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B.D. Fontenot, of Fontenot, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

B.D. Fontenot, of Fontenot, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Technology lends a helping hand to rice growers

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 8, 2023
After 40 years as a rice consultant, B.D. Fontenot, of Mamou, knows his rice and sees changes in farming the grain that is a staple of south Louisiana agriculture. Fontenot is recognized as an expert in his field.

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St. Landry Parish sales tax collections continue to improve

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 8, 2023
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections through November totaled $88,374,662 for a 6% increase over the same 11-month period in 2022. Collections rose $5,020,055 through November compared to collections through November 2022, according statistics released by the St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 6 7:18 a.m. A report of an 18 wheeler that ran a subject off of the roadway, vehicle continued. Subject’s vehicle is damaged. 10:46 a.m Wellness check on a subject in the 300 block of North 12th.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Santa Story Hour at the library Dec. 13 The Eunice Public Library will have a Santa Story Hour at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 on the children’s floor. There will be pictures with Santa, Story telling, Sign Language, songs, Holiday craft and treats. Players’ Theatre general membership meeting set Dec.
Accordionist Gerard Delafose of Eunice

Accordionist Gerard Delafose of Eunice

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Eunice accordionist makes Zydeco Capital Jam debut Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Veteran accordionist Gerard Delafose of Eunice hosts the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, left, shakes hands with Ed O’Callaghan, a former assistant U.S. attorney who will lead a review of Louisiana State Police practices and policy. Landry and Attorney General-elect Liz Murrill announced Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at a Superdome news conference that O’Callaghan’s law firm will be hired to conduct the review. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, left, shakes hands with Ed O’Callaghan, a former assistant U.S. attorney who will lead a review of Louisiana State Police practices and policy. Landry and Attorney General-elect Liz Murrill announced Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at a Superdome news conference that O’Callaghan’s law firm will be hired to conduct the review. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

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DC law firm reviewing La. State Police practices, policies

Greg LaRose / Louisiana Illuminator
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
With Louisiana State Police facing possible consequences for civil rights violations, the state’s incoming leaders will bring in a go-to law firm for law enforcement agencies under federal investigation.

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DeVillier takes another step closer to House’s top job

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier passed another step on his way to becoming speaker of the House. On Monday, Republican House members nominated DeVillier for speaker and Rep. Mike Johnson, of Pineville, as speaker pro-tem. The nominations were made in a party caucus.
Ornaments hang from an oak tree next to the Community Garden in preparation for the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival that starts at 5 p.m. today. The garden is located at 2101 W. Ash St.

Ornaments hang from an oak tree next to the Community Garden in preparation for the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival that starts at 5 p.m. today. The garden is located at 2101 W. Ash St.

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Christmas season arriving

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Today offers a variety of Christmas season events starting at 5 p.m. at the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival at the garden, 2101 W. Ash St., offers fun for children until 7 p.m. For more information, contact Randy Miller at 337-580-2993 or email ecgmiller2019@gmail.com.

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Massive data breach occurs at St. Landry Parish School Bd.

Stephen Marcantel, Mark Keierleber and Ashley White / The Acadiana Advocate and The 74
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Note: The Acadiana Advocate in collaboration with The 74 uncovered the data that was stolen in a recent St. Landry Parish School Board breach including thousands of Social Security numbers and tax filings.
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 4, 2023
Santa Story Hour at the library Dec. 13 The Eunice Public Library will have a Santa Story Hour at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 on the children’s floor. There will be pictures with Santa, Story telling, Sign Language, songs, Holiday craft and treats.