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Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne

Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne

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Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne to appear at Opelousas Museum

Myra Miller
Friday, September 22, 2023
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. On Saturday Nov. 4, Chief Cougar Goodbear and members of the Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will hold a social from 10 a.m. to noon at the Opelousas Museum, located at 315 N. Main in Opelousas.
Composting kitchen scraps, yard waste and other organic materials not only reduces waste but also provides a nutrient-rich compost that can be added to the soil. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Composting kitchen scraps, yard waste and other organic materials not only reduces waste but also provides a nutrient-rich compost that can be added to the soil. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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The root of gardening success starts with the soil

Myra Miller
Friday, September 22, 2023
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist The foundation of our gardening success lies in our soil health. Soil is, of course, the root of all things good in the garden.
Early voting begins Saturday

Early voting begins Saturday

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Early voting begins Saturday

Myra Miller
Friday, September 22, 2023
OPELOUSAS – Early voting for the October 14 election will be held from Saturday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 7, excluding Sunday, Oct. 1. The hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.

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Solar farm ordinance, project get Parish Jury’s nod

Myra Miller
Friday, September 22, 2023
Claudette Olivier News Editor CROWLEY-The Acadia Parish Police Jury unanimously approved amending the parish’s solar farm ordinance as well as a resolution for the Mowata Solar Project Permit Application regular September meeting.
Kayla Heinen

Kayla Heinen

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Heinen named Chamber Director

Myra Miller
Friday, September 22, 2023
Kayla Heinen is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Heinen has lived in Eunice for the past five years. She is a graduate of Basile High School.
Eunice High Class of 1983

Eunice High Class of 1983

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Eunice High School homecoming parade

Myra Miller
Friday, September 22, 2023
Eunice High School homecoming parade was held Thursday afternoon. Many class reunion floats were part of the parade as well as spirit teams, bands, queens, and high school floats. Eunice Class of 1983 is seen above. See more homecoming parade photos on page 7. (Photos by Myra Miller)
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Community Day at Opelousas Animal Control set Oct. 7 St. Landry Parish Animal Control announces their upcoming Community Day, a special event dedicated to celebrating “Adopt a Dog Month” and supporting Bissell’s “Empty the Shelter” initiative.
Thirty apartments have been renovated following flooding in 2016 at Acadian Village in Eunice. From left, are Noah Clause, Angelia Guillory and David Clause. Guillory is the Housing Authority director. The Clauses are with Clause and Sons Construction, of Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Thirty apartments have been renovated following flooding in 2016 at Acadian Village in Eunice. From left, are Noah Clause, Angelia Guillory and David Clause. Guillory is the Housing Authority director. The Clauses are with Clause and Sons Construction, of Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Acadian Village rehab project nears completion

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A 30-unit renovation for flood-damaged apartments is nearing completion about two months ahead of schedule, according to Angelia Guillory, Eunice Housing Authority director. The apartments were damaged by flooding in August 2016 and have not been occupied since.
LSU Eunice announces a record enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester, as LSUE holds a headcount of 3,623 for its official census. It is just the second time in the school’s history that enrollment has gone over 3,600 students.

LSU Eunice announces a record enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester, as LSUE holds a headcount of 3,623 for its official census. It is just the second time in the school’s history that enrollment has gone over 3,600 students.

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LSU Eunice produces record fall enrollment

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
LSU Eunice announces a record enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester, as LSUE holds a headcount of 3,623 for its official census. It is just the second time in the school’s history that enrollment has gone over 3,600 students.
Chenita LeBlanc, a program manager with DePaul Community Health Center, holds a flyer for Louisiana Medicaid members in May. (Michelle Liu/Verite)

Chenita LeBlanc, a program manager with DePaul Community Health Center, holds a flyer for Louisiana Medicaid members in May. (Michelle Liu/Verite)

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Louisiana drops 107,000 people from Medicaid during disenrollment process

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
By Julie O’Donoghue-Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana pulled Medicaid coverage from almost 107,000 residents over the first two months of the program’s massive disenrollment process, but state health officials have previously said many of those people may only be cut temporarily.