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State Sen. Bob Hensgens

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Sen. Hensgens to play key roles in energy, environmental councils

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Bob Hensgens, R-Gueydan, of District 26, has been appointed to positions on two significant councils, furthering his commitment to advancing energy and environmental initiatives in the state.

Coby Clavier

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Clavier resigns from Parish Council

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Coby Clavier announced on Friday he is resigning from the District 13 St. Landry Parish Council seat he has held since 2016. Clavier is vice chairman of the Council. In 2020, he served as Council chairman. Clavier served as vice chairman in 2019.

An arrest has been made in the connection of videos that surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults at a local day care.

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An arrest has been made in connection of video case

Myra Miller

Monday, July 31, 2023

An arrest has been made in the connection of videos that surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults who are seen laughing while videoing incidents at a local daycare in Eunice.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, July 31, 2023

Eunice Players’ presents Children’s Production The Eunice Players Theater is pleased to announce its Children Production of “Once Upon A Fairy Tale” to be held August 3-6 at 7 p.m. evening performances. A Sunday at 2 p.m. matinee Aug. 6 is scheduled.

Coby Clavier

Clavier announces resignation from St. Landry Parish Council seat

Rebecca Chaisson

Saturday, July 29, 2023

St. Landry Parish Council member Coby Clavier announced he is resigning in an email to The Eunice News. His statement follows: “To my constituents of District 13 St Landry Parish. I’m very disappointed to announce my resignation from being your council member for the last nearly 8 years.

Eunice Chief of Police Kyle LeBouef

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Local daycare under investigation

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

The Eunice Police Department is investigating Pumpkin Patch Daycare of Eunice after videos surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults who are seen laughing while videoing the incidents.

Nickie Toups, administrator at Eunice Manor

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Eunice Manor awarded 5-star Quality Rating

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

Eunice Manor Nursing Home recently announced it has been awarded a coveted 5-star quality rating which signifies the highest level of care and service provided by the facility.

The Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show will feature UL Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event – Operation Smoke Sheaux. The barbecue contest will air during several upcoming episodes of “Battle on the Bayou.” Episodes will be broadcast on Monday, Aug. 7; Tuesday, Aug. 8; Monday, Aug. 14; and Saturday, Aug. 26. (Photo credit by Doug Dugas/University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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UL Lafayette student military members, veterans to ‘smoke out’ Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

For a competition that literally goes up in smoke every year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event has proven an overwhelming success. The Food Network TV show “BBQ USA” agrees.

Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain speaks to members of the Crowley Lions Club recently about the importance of agriculture in Acadia Parish, across the state and around the world. (Photo by Steve Bandy, The Post-Signal)

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Talking agriculture

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

By Steve Bandy Managing Editor Post Signal CROWLEY – “Now, more than ever people depend on farmers.” That’s how Louisiana Commisioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain opened his address at a recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club.

Suncredible Saturn sunflower is a 2023 Louisiana Super Plant selection for warm-season color. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Suncredible Saturn sunflower named summer 2023 Louisiana Super Plant

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Admired for its striking appearance, impressive size and dogged resilience, the Suncredible sunflower (Helianthus hybrid) is a cultivar that has captured the hearts of gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.