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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 17, 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. Saturday, 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.
Dr. Janet Pope, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

Dr. Janet Pope, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

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St. Landry Parish School Board participates in retreat

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
St. Landry Parish School Board members and Superintendent Milton Batiste III participated in a board retreat held at the St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center facilitated by Dr. Janet Pope, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association.
South Bobcat Drive will have daily alternating lane closures from U.S. 190 to La. 91 (Maple Avenue) through Thursday for asphalt milling and paving operations. The lane closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. All permit and oversize loads along with emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass but may encounter delays. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

South Bobcat Drive will have daily alternating lane closures from U.S. 190 to La. 91 (Maple Avenue) through Thursday for asphalt milling and paving operations. The lane closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. All permit and oversize loads along with emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass but may encounter delays. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Repaving in progress on South Bobcat

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
South Bobcat Drive will have daily alternating lane closures from U.S. 190 to La. 91 (Maple Avenue) through Thursday for asphalt milling and paving operations. The lane closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.
Dr. Anthony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, spoke at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Aug. 8 about the library’s new status as part of the state library system. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Dr. Anthony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, spoke at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Aug. 8 about the library’s new status as part of the state library system. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Eunice Public Library enters a new chapter

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
There is reason to celebrate, the Eunice Public Library entered a new chapter in July as it became part of the state library system. Dr. Anthony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, spoke at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Aug. 8.
By the time the rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint,” every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled. The annual Mass was celebrated Aug. 11 the anniversary of Richard’s death. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/ Crowley Post-Signal)

By the time the rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint,” every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled. The annual Mass was celebrated Aug. 11 the anniversary of Richard’s death. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/ Crowley Post-Signal)

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Mass celebrates ‘Little Cajun Saint’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
By the time the Rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint,” every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled. Richard was born Jan. 13, 1947, and After being diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia, she passed away on Aug.

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Road work to begin on Bobcat Drive

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, August 14, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier reported this morning that road work will begin this week on Bobcat Drive —La. 757. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development had told DeVillier work was to have started earlier, but DeVillier said funding had to be settled. Work on La.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 14, 2023
La Table Française in Opelousas Wednesday La Table Française will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at Le Vieux Village, located at 828 E. Landry St., in Opelousas. The event is free and all ages and speaking abilities are invited.
Basile State Bank held a ground breaking ceremony at 1617 Hwy. 190, in Eunice on Thursday. The location is across from Walmart. William “Bill” Johnson, president/CEO, said that he is in high hopes of the building to be completed in time for the bank’s 30th anniversary, July 2, 2024. Those holding shovels in front, from left, are Zac Burson, Dave Johnson, John Johnson, and William “Bill” Johnson. Basile State Bank officers are I. Jackson Burson, chairman; William J. Johnson, president/CEO; Kimberly L. LeBleu

Basile State Bank held a ground breaking ceremony at 1617 Hwy. 190, in Eunice on Thursday. The location is across from Walmart. William “Bill” Johnson, president/CEO, said that he is in high hopes of the building to be completed in time for the bank’s 30th anniversary, July 2, 2024. Those holding shovels in front, from left, are Zac Burson, Dave Johnson, John Johnson, and William “Bill” Johnson. Basile State Bank officers are I. Jackson Burson, chairman; William J. Johnson, president/CEO; Kimberly L. LeBleu

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Groundbreaking for Basile State Bank

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 11, 2023
Basile State Bank held a ground breaking ceremony at 1617 Hwy. 190, in Eunice on Thursday. The location is across from Walmart. William “Bill” Johnson, president/CEO, said that he is in high hopes of the building to be completed in time for the bank’s 30th anniversary, July 2, 2024.
Cleveland “Glen” Michaud, right, is presented the Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award by Darrell Granger. (Submitted photo)

Cleveland “Glen” Michaud, right, is presented the Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award by Darrell Granger. (Submitted photo)

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Eunice pharmacists recognized

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 11, 2023
Cleveland “Glen” Michaud, PPh, of Maple Avenue Pharmacy in Eunice, received the Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award.

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LSUE graduates first evening and weekends nursing class

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 11, 2023
LSU Eunice celebrated its first evening and weekend cohort with a pinning ceremony at the Ochsner Lafayette General headquarters on Wednesday. The initial class received their pins and graduating cords in front of family, friends, and several members of the LSUE and Ochsner administrative teams.