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The Eunice Recreation Department announced on its social media page the there is a need to thin the duck population at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Walking Park.

The Eunice Recreation Department announced on its social media page the there is a need to thin the duck population at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Walking Park.

City Rec asks for help culling duck population at walking park

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, July 9, 2023
The Eunice Recreation Department announced on its social media page the there is a need to thin the duck population at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Walking Park. The announcement invites the public to remove a duck or ducks during daylight hours.
Old Spanish Trail Day Celebration

Old Spanish Trail Day Celebration

Old Spanish Trail to be celebrated in Rayne

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Come one, come all, as the City of Rayne, the first city in the entire nation to be named an “Official OST City,” will host its annual Old Spanish Trail Day Celebration on Sept. 23.

Grow a medicinal herb garden

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Many herbs have medicinal properties and are very safe when used in food. Basil helps with loss of appetite, head colds, intestinal gas, fluid retention and blood circulation. Thyme is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.
Richard Loveless is pictured as the new sprinkler system waters down the track at Turkey Creek. He is leasing the track from the village on a yearly basis with hopes of expansion. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Richard Loveless is pictured as the new sprinkler system waters down the track at Turkey Creek. He is leasing the track from the village on a yearly basis with hopes of expansion. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Family race track developed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Richard Loveless initially wanted to construct a race track on about 150 acres of property that is on the Red River in Alexandria. But, as is the case in most instances, life had a different plan. “I said we could have a four-wheeler track kind of like Mud Fest,” Loveless stated.
Gabby Briannez, 7, holds her concentration as Eunice Recreational Director Robert Johnson shows her some archery skills during an archery summer camp held at the Southeast Center pavilion. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Gabby Briannez, 7, holds her concentration as Eunice Recreational Director Robert Johnson shows her some archery skills during an archery summer camp held at the Southeast Center pavilion. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Archery lessons at Southeast Pavilion

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Gabby Briannez, 7, holds her concentration as Eunice Recreational Director Robert Johnson shows her some archery skills during an archery summer camp held at the Southeast Center pavilion. (Photo by Myra Miller)

No lemon peel in heavenly figs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
From the earliest days I can remember, the beginning of July has been the beginning of fig season, the time when grandkids were dispatched to the back yard to pick fruit from eight big trees and my grandmother cooked fig preserves by the dish-pan-full.
Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

Port Barre native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
By Cmdr. Anthony Falvo Navy Office of Community Outreach KINGS BAY, Ga. – Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence.
Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula. The couples were able to tour Noah’s Ark. Mayeux gave some history and biblical background of Noah and Noah’s Ark. Mayeux said Noah’s Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet in width, and is seven stories in height, 51 feet high. He said

Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula. The couples were able to tour Noah’s Ark. Mayeux gave some history and biblical background of Noah and Noah’s Ark. Mayeux said Noah’s Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet in width, and is seven stories in height, 51 feet high. He said

Noah’s Ark experience

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula.

Ambulance ordinance up for adoption

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
An ordinance regulating ambulance service in Eunice is up for adoption at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. The ordinance tracks one being considered by the St. Landry Parish Council. The ordinance limits service to three providers — Acadian Ambulance, St.
The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds shown in March 2022. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds shown in March 2022. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Courthouse Confederate monument staying put for now

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 7, 2023
A monument honoring Confederate soldiers is staying put at least for now. The St. Landry Parish Council’s Public Works Committee voted 2-3 to proceed with moving the monument on the northeast corner of the courthouse square.