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City budget includes police pay raise

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 9, 2023
The starting pay for Eunice Police increases from $12.75 an hour to $16 an hour in the 2023-2024 city budget up for approval at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the proposed salary increase at a meeting Thursday to set the agenda for the meeting.
Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Service ranger. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Service ranger. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Acadian Cultural Center to reopen in 2024

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 9, 2023
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice, closed since 2019, is projected to reopen in May 2024, according to Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Service ranger. Rathle spoke Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.
The Eunice Head Start Center.

The Eunice Head Start Center.

St. Landry Parish School Board loses Head Start grant

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board effective July 1 will no longer administer the Head Start program in the parish. A news release from the Office of Head Start and the School Board was released Thursday afternoon.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Mt. Olive Cemetery in need of lawn care Help is needed from the family, friends and concerned citizens those laid to rest at Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family members, are compelled to organize together to consistently take care of the lawn care/landscaping needs of this property moving forward.

St. Landry Parish Government to hold 2nd annual BBQ Festival

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
St. Landry Parish Government is gearing up for the 2023 St. Landry BBQ Fest Friday through Sunday at at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena. There will also be a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a carnival with rides and activities, and food and drink vendors serving up barbecue and other dishes.
18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Zydeco Capital Jam

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The monthly jam has free admission and is open to all musicians and fans.
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hopping good times

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.
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Myra Miller
Monday, June 5, 2023
Pre-GED free testing scheduled Wednesday There will be a free Pre-GED testing from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday, June 14 at the Southeast Community Center. You have to bring an ID. Any questions, call Susan Gaspard at 337-580-1106. Concealed carry permit class set June 24 The St.