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Rare Parish Council vote rejects subdivision

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 20, 2023
A request for the approval of a subdivision west of Opelousas was rejected with five St. Landry Parish Council members casting “abstain” votes at Wednesday’s regular meeting. Four members voted “yes,” but seven votes are needed for Council action.
Dwayne Fulton, left, and Clint Bischoff are shown at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. Fulton spoke about the Falcon Rice Mill in Crowley. Bischoff is a club member. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dwayne Fulton, left, and Clint Bischoff are shown at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. Fulton spoke about the Falcon Rice Mill in Crowley. Bischoff is a club member. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Appetites, higher power cited for Falcon Rice success

Myra Miller / Lifestyle Editor
Friday, October 20, 2023
The Falcon Rice Mill in Crowley may owe some of its business success to a higher power other than the appetite for its rice. That’s part of Dwayne Fulton’s story about Falcon Rice Mill he told at Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Fulton, a part owner of the mill, is from Hathaway.

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Stage set for 86th Rice Festival

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Louisiana’s oldest and largest agricultural festival kicks off Thursday night with two stages of music and a full slate of activities planned for the weekend. Entertainment from the Supreme Rice Sound Stage, located on the courthouse grounds, begins at 6 p.m. with TJ Gautreaux and Louisiana Soul.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, October 19, 2023
EHS Class of 1962 social planned Friday The Eunice High Class of 1962 is planning a social beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Nick’s on 2nd in Eunice. Those classmates interested in attending are asked to contact Randy Vidrine at 337-288-2730 or Kathy Fruge at 337-580-3972.

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Swine Festival scheduled the first weekend of November

Darrel Lejeune / The Basile Weekly
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
There are many activities that make up the annual La. Swine Festival held in Basile every first weekend of November. The first of these competitions is the talent show, which will take place this year at 6 p.m. Nov.

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Mamou city council approves speed ticket cameras

Heather Bogard / Ville Platte Gazette
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Mamou Council, during its monthly meeting held Oct. 10, approved an ordinance allowing the use of the Meta Traffic Photo Enhancement Solutions radar system.

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Veterans Day edition planned

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Eunice News will honor area veterans in a special edition scheduled Nov. 9. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11. This is the fifth year for the tribute to veterans. Veterans may update or add information to previously submitted material.
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, is in the running for House speaker. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, is in the running for House speaker. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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State’s major newspaper notes DeVillier as a favorite for House speaker job

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
With the governor’s race over, the next big political prize is for House speaker and State Rep. Phillip DeVillier is in that race. In a post-election coverage of Jeff Landry’s primary election win for governor, attention was turned to the race for House speaker.
Saturday's eclipse turned a sidewalk into abstract scene as leaves acted like pinhole cameras to project the eclipse. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Saturday's eclipse turned a sidewalk into abstract scene as leaves acted like pinhole cameras to project the eclipse. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Eclipse shadow

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Saturday's eclipse turned a sidewalk into abstract scene as leaves acted like pinhole cameras to project the eclipse. The sidewalk is flat! (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)