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Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Evangeline Parish Police Jury holds annual French meeting

TONY MARKS / The Ville Platte Gazette
Friday, December 15, 2023
As the Evangeline Parish Police Jury reappointed Gregory Monier to the Mamou Fire District No. 1 for two additional years and Lucas Berzas and Robert Lejeune to Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners for two additional years.
U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was the speaker at Friday’s LSUE Fall Commencement. (Submitted photo)

U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was the speaker at Friday’s LSUE Fall Commencement. (Submitted photo)

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U.S. judge, LSUE alumnus offers 5 tips to grads

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
U.S. District Judge Darrel J. Papillion told LSUE graduates their education is a lifeline and bridge to the future. The LSUE almunus also provided five tips to the graduates that he wished he had been told years ago. Papillion spoke at LSU Eunice’s Fall Commencement on Friday.

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Eunice News candidate announcement policy

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The deadline for announcements in The Eunice News is Feb. 23 for the March 23 election. The Eunice News will publish candidate announcements at no charge when accompanied by a $250 payment for advertising. The payment must be made in advance of publication.

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3 qualify for district judge

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
As of Friday morning three people qualified on for the 27th Judicial District judge seat to be vacated by the retirement of Judge Gerard Caswell. The Division B seat includes western St. Landry Parish. Qualifying was held through Wednesday through Friday.

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Driver killed in two-vehicle Evangeline Parish crash

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash on La. 10 about half a mile west of Beaver Road. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 75-year-old Eddie Brunson (female) of Oakdale.

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3 qualify for district judge

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Three people qualified on Wednesday for the 27th Judicial District judge seat to be vacated by the retirement of Judge Gerard Caswell. The Division B seat includes western St. Landry Parish. Qualifying was held through Friday.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Christmas Parade of Lights today The third annual Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights hosted by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce is set for 6 p.m. today beginning at downtown 2nd in Eunice. The parade will feature dazzling lighted floats, festive music, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.

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Postal Service announces holiday operating schedule

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service announced that all branches will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. This closure affects all postal services, including retail services, mail delivery and blue collection boxes.
From left, teacher Mayria Ledet, principal Gina Lagrange, teacher Lauren Reynolds and teacher Natisha Gil are a leadership team at East Elementary, which earned an A in the accountability scores released in November.

From left, teacher Mayria Ledet, principal Gina Lagrange, teacher Lauren Reynolds and teacher Natisha Gil are a leadership team at East Elementary, which earned an A in the accountability scores released in November.

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Excellence at East Elementary

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
East Elementary earned another A ranking in the school scores announced in November by the Louisiana Department of Education. The school with about 300 students at 550 Brother J. Road in Eunice also earned an A last year in the accountability scores.
A banner for Balfa Week was shown at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. From left, are Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board treasurer; Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director; Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Ranger; and Lorraine Shelton-Gaines, Folk Roots Board president.

A banner for Balfa Week was shown at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. From left, are Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board treasurer; Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director; Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Ranger; and Lorraine Shelton-Gaines, Folk Roots Board president.

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Balfa Week takes center stage at city meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot read a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Week in Eunice in March at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The week is scheduled March 19 to 24 as Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week centered on Lakeview RV Park & Campground north of Eunice.