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By late morning smoke was evident in Eunice.

By late morning smoke was evident in Eunice.

Smoke in the air coming from Sabine Parish fire

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
By late morning smoke was evident in Eunice. Fire Chief Chaise Brown said the smoke is coming from fires in Sabine Parish. According to The Advocate, Sabine Parish has been hit particularly hard over the past few days with about 2,000 acres burned.

Parish president qualifying decision appealed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard faced one last hurdle on his way to becoming unopposed for re-election. On Friday, Bellard declared he was unopposed after a district court judgment disqualified opponent Richard Lewis.
Soybeans in a field in Evangeline Parish north of Eunice weather another day of 100-degree heat on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Soybeans in a field in Evangeline Parish north of Eunice weather another day of 100-degree heat on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Excessive heat, drought may lead to Ag economic losses

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors.

Health fair planned in Eunice on Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Government is announcing two upcoming Community Health Fairs in Eunice and Sunset. The events will bring together residents, health care professionals, and various community partners to provide essential health services and educational workshops to the public.
From left, are Dr. Mae Simoneaux, Lisa LaFleur and Dr. Jill Perrin. (LSUE photo)

From left, are Dr. Mae Simoneaux, Lisa LaFleur and Dr. Jill Perrin. (LSUE photo)

LSUE nursing faculty nominated For LSNA Nightingale Awards

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Three LSU Eunice Nursing faculty have been nominated for the annual Nightingale Awards presented by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation, it was recently announced. An Awards Gala is set for Sept. 16 at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge. Dr. Mae Simoneaux, Dr.

LSU Tri-Parish graduates listed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
LSU awarded 1,039 degrees to graduates at the university’s 311th commencement exercises Aug. 11, the highest number of degrees awarded during summer commencement ever. The previous record was 969 graduates in summer 2021.
The Refinery Mission’s annual Hunters for the Hungry Clean Out Your Freezer Day food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Refinery Mission’s annual Hunters for the Hungry Clean Out Your Freezer Day food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Refinery Mission holds Hunters for the Hungry food drive

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, August 21, 2023
The Refinery Mission’s annual Hunters for the Hungry Clean Out Your Freezer Day food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Local sportsmen and their families are encouraged to donate frozen processed game and fish from the 2022 season. Collection sites are listed at www.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, August 21, 2023
Miss Eunice, Teen Miss Eunice set Aug. 26 The Eunice Pageant Organization, along with the city of Eunice, will present a Miss Eunice Pageant at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Northwest Community Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from any contestant or at the door for $10.

Parish Council OKs ordinance creating planning commission

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 18, 2023
A parish planning commission is to be created after the St. Landry Parish Council approved an ordinance for it at Wednesday’s meeting. The ordinance passed unanimously without comment from Council members or at a public hearing.