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Eunice firefighters and St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 responded to a structure fire at 3304 Hwy. 190 east at about 3 p.m. Thursday. A storage building located behind the Purple Peacock was engulfed with smoke coming from the roof. Part of the roof was collapsing. Owner of the building and J & M Auto Sales & Detailing, LLC, Jahamal Guillory said that the metal building is at least 30 years old and about 5,000 square feet. Guillory said he uses the building for storage. He had stored inside a motorcycle,

Eunice firefighters and St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 responded to a structure fire at 3304 Hwy. 190 east at about 3 p.m. Thursday. A storage building located behind the Purple Peacock was engulfed with smoke coming from the roof. Part of the roof was collapsing. Owner of the building and J & M Auto Sales & Detailing, LLC, Jahamal Guillory said that the metal building is at least 30 years old and about 5,000 square feet. Guillory said he uses the building for storage. He had stored inside a motorcycle,

Storage building damaged

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 14, 2023
Eunice firefighters and St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 responded to a structure fire at 3304 Hwy. 190 east at about 3 p.m. Thursday. A storage building located behind the Purple Peacock was engulfed with smoke coming from the roof. Part of the roof was collapsing.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 13, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Concealed Carry class set July 22 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1-day concealed carry permit training class on July 22 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.

Johnson presents passport help

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson released the following information regarding the backlog of passport applications at the U.S. State Department and is urging Louisianians seeking to renew a passport to begin that process early.

Cleco offers weatherization assistance based on income

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Eligible Cleco residential customers in search of ways to save energy and money can receive assistance this summer through a new Income-Qualified weatherization program offered by Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program.

Hotel occupancy tax proposed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A hotel occupancy tax proposal is to be introduced at the August Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the proposal at Tuesday’s city meeting. The tax revenue would go to tourism and recreation, he said after the meeting.

Parish sales tax collections up 3% over last year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections posted a 3% increase year-to-date increase in June over the same six-month period in 2022. Collections through June totaled $46,422,747, up $1,359,259 over the six-month total in 2022, according to statistics released by the St.
Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The program selections include, “Papa Loves Mambo” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Prayer,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Espana Cani,” “Nessun Dorma”, “Hey Baby,” “Tribute to Gershwin,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “We Will Remember,” “The Jungle Book,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” and “Sheherazade.” Tickets are $5 for a

Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The program selections include, “Papa Loves Mambo” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Prayer,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Espana Cani,” “Nessun Dorma”, “Hey Baby,” “Tribute to Gershwin,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “We Will Remember,” “The Jungle Book,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” and “Sheherazade.” Tickets are $5 for a

Practicing for the summer concert

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice.
Milton Batiste, center, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, discusses the district personnel office staffing with Board members Hazel Sias, left, and Joyce Haynes, Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Milton Batiste, center, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, discusses the district personnel office staffing with Board members Hazel Sias, left, and Joyce Haynes, Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board OKs staff for personnel office

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
In a special meeting on Monday, the St. Landry Parish School Board approved hiring a second coordinator of personnel recruitment if a study finds it is needed and if funds are available. Board member Renee Aymond said, “If we already have the job description then we don’t have to vote anything.
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Myra Miller
Monday, July 10, 2023
Free live music at the Depot Museum The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center will sponsor free live music every second Saturday of the month at the Depot Museum, located at 220 S. CC Duson in Eunice. Upcoming live music entertainers include, from 1 to 2 p.m., Aug. 12, David Greely Trio; and on Sept.