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Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
EHS FFA dog wash service project scheduled Sept. 16 The Eunice High FFA members will have a service project, a free Dog Wash, to be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Eunice Tractor Supply, located at 1559 Hwy. 190 west in Eunice.
Hazel Reeves celebrated her 100th birthday Aug. 20, and again with her friends at First Baptist Church Thursday. From left, are Neil Reeves of Eunice, a son; Reeves; and the Rev. Andrew Bates, pastor of First Baptist Church. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hazel Reeves celebrated her 100th birthday Aug. 20, and again with her friends at First Baptist Church Thursday. From left, are Neil Reeves of Eunice, a son; Reeves; and the Rev. Andrew Bates, pastor of First Baptist Church. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Eunice woman’s 100th birthday celebrated

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 1, 2023
Hazel Bradley Reeves was the special honoree at the senior luncheon held Thursday at First Baptist Church fellowship social hall. Reeves turned 100 on her birthday on Aug. 20. She was born in 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of nine siblings, six boys and three girls. Reeves was the middle child.
Andy Taylor, senior manager in development for Lightsource bp,addresses a larger-than-expected crowd of area farmers and citizens at the LSU AgCenter Building Wednesday concerning a proposed 1,100-acres solar farm to be located north of Crowley along La. 13. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Andy Taylor, senior manager in development for Lightsource bp,addresses a larger-than-expected crowd of area farmers and citizens at the LSU AgCenter Building Wednesday concerning a proposed 1,100-acres solar farm to be located north of Crowley along La. 13. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

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Solar farm planned south of Mowata

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Friday, September 1, 2023
A larger-than-expected crowd turned out for Wednesday afternoon’s public hearing on the establishment of a solar farm just north of Crowley. Officials from Lightsource bp, the company that will be building a 1,100-acre facility on La.
Ernest “Ernie” Blanchard

Ernest “Ernie” Blanchard

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Blanchard is candidate for St. Landry Parish Council District 13 seat

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 1, 2023
Ernest “Ernie” Blanchard is announcing he is a candidate to represent St. Landry Parish Council District 13 in the Oct. 14 election. Blanchard’s announcement includes the following. I am a lifelong resident of the city of Eunice. I’ve been married to Josie Blanchard for 52 years.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, is offering two parish investigators to help the St. Landry Parish School District address truancy issues. Bellard is shown with Dwanetta Scott, supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, a School Board committee meeting on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, is offering two parish investigators to help the St. Landry Parish School District address truancy issues. Bellard is shown with Dwanetta Scott, supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, a School Board committee meeting on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Targeting truancy

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 1, 2023
Truancy rates in Louisiana and even Eunice are surprising high. At Eunice High the truancy rate in the 2022-2023 school year was 73.31%, according to the Louisiana Department of Education. There were 489 truancy cases at Eunice High last school year.

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St. Landry Parish civil case filings

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 1, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Aug. 24 St. Landry Housing. Authority vs Megan Gautreaux, eviction. LVNV Funding vs Renee Fruge, open account. Judicial Commitment of AF. Calvary SPV LLC vs Antoine Payne, open account. Leo Demouchet Jr.

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Road closures planned on La. 35

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 1, 2023
La. 35 (Church Point Hwy) from La. 98 (White Oak Highway) to La. 365 (Branch Highway) will have phased roadway closures to vehicular traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Sept. 11 until 6 p.m. Nov.

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Rice hulls: A hidden gem for thriving gardens

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Friday, September 1, 2023
Whether tending to a backyard oasis or cultivating a collection of indoor plants, there is an insider tip that could revolutionize the gardening game. Enter rice hulls, the unsung heroes of the gardening world, quietly offering a host of benefits that can elevate home green space.

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St. Landry Ag Arena stage unveiling concert scheduled

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 1, 2023
St. Landry Parish Government is announcing its Ag Arena Stage Unveiling Concert on Sept. 23 at the St. Landry Ag Arena, located at 1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas. The event marks the official debut of the newly constructed Ag Arena Stage and will be a night of comedy and music.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Bulb & Blossom Club meeting set Sept. 5 The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club will hold its meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, at 501 S. 5th Street. Hostess Debbie Cristiano will present a program on herbs. Light refreshments will be served.