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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Eunice Symphony needs singers The Eunice Symphony Orchestra will host auditions for enthusiastic singers for its upcoming Broadway Musical concert. The orchestra is in need of two male singers and four female singers. Audition information will be given to each applicant personally.

Acadia Parish Police Jury tables RV/camper ordinance

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Acadia Parish Police Jury unanimously agreed to table a proposed ordinance regulating the use of recreational park campers in the unincorporated areas of the parish. “This ordinance is mainly to address situations like we discussed earlier ...

Candidate announcement policy

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Planning to run for election this fall? The deadline for announcements in The Eunice News is Sept. 11 The qualifying period for candidates is Aug. 8-10. The October 14 election spans candidates from governor to the parish level.
Carrol LaFleur, right, talks about books on the life of the Rev. Verbis LaFleur, who was declared a servant of God by the Diocese of Lafayette. On the left is the Rev. Travis Abadie, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church of Arnaudville. (Photo courtesy of St. Bernard Catholic Church)

Carrol LaFleur, right, talks about books on the life of the Rev. Verbis LaFleur, who was declared a servant of God by the Diocese of Lafayette. On the left is the Rev. Travis Abadie, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church of Arnaudville. (Photo courtesy of St. Bernard Catholic Church)

Brewing saints along Bayou Teche

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Theology on the Bayou series returned to Bayou Teche Brewery this summer, and the talks are centered around three residents of South Louisiana, Father Verbis LaFleur, Auguste “Nonco” Pelafigue, and Charlene Richard, who have been declared servants of God after having their causes of...
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Myra Miller
Monday, July 17, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Concealed Carry class set Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1-day concealed carry permit training class on Saturday at 211 West Park in Eunice. The class will begin at 7:30 a.m. The course is $100 lars and $80 for a spouse or renewal.
Scott Richard

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Acadia Parish superintendent’s contract extension denied

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 14, 2023
After a nearly 30-minute executive session, members of the Acadia Parish School Board Tuesday night failed to pass a motion to extend the superintendent’s contract. The vote was 4-4, resulting in a “no action,” according to legal counsel Jon Guice.
The Wednesday regular Rotary Club meeting included naming the 2022-2023 Rotarian of the Year, installation of the new Rotary president and officers and board members. Doing the official swearing in duties was retired Judge Ellis Daigle. The newly elected Rotary Club officers include, Nancee Sorenson, president-elect; Lynn LeJeune, vice president-elect; Van Reed, secretary-elect; and Shirley Vige Jr., treasurer-elect. Board members include John Pucheu, Jacque Pucheu, Donnie Richard, Ericka Fontenot, Pat Dos

The Wednesday regular Rotary Club meeting included naming the 2022-2023 Rotarian of the Year, installation of the new Rotary president and officers and board members. Doing the official swearing in duties was retired Judge Ellis Daigle. The newly elected Rotary Club officers include, Nancee Sorenson, president-elect; Lynn LeJeune, vice president-elect; Van Reed, secretary-elect; and Shirley Vige Jr., treasurer-elect. Board members include John Pucheu, Jacque Pucheu, Donnie Richard, Ericka Fontenot, Pat Dos

LSUE Chancellor Sorenson to lead Eunice Rotarians

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Wednesday regular Rotary Club meeting included naming the 2022-2023 Rotarian of the Year, installation of the new Rotary president and officers and board members. Doing the official swearing in duties was retired Judge Ellis Daigle.

DeVillier: Bobcat Drive to get some work

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 14, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier reports Bobcat Drive, La. 757, in front of Eunice High school will be milled and overlaid this week. The project is to cost $120,000. Other projects reported by the Department of Transportation and Development to DeVillier are: Tasso Loop, La.

DeVillier’s legislation targeted local issues

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 14, 2023
From allowing more time to prosecute litter cases to clearing the way for Eunice voters to decide on a hotel-motel tax, State Rep. Phillip DeVillier reviewed some of his legislation in the recent session.