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From left, are McKenzie O’Neal, and at far right, at the simulator surgeon console, Karl Lawrence, Clinical Territory Associate with Intuitive Surgical, presented and demonstrated Robotic surgical equipment to the Rotarians Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

From left, are McKenzie O’Neal, and at far right, at the simulator surgeon console, Karl Lawrence, Clinical Territory Associate with Intuitive Surgical, presented and demonstrated Robotic surgical equipment to the Rotarians Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotarians view robotic surgery system

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 2, 2023
Acadian Medical Center announces the recent acquisition of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
From left, are Becca LaFleur as Abby, Josh Faulkner as Jamie, and Brett Faulkner as Man rehearse a scene from ‘Now and Then’ at the Eunice Players’ Theatre. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Becca LaFleur as Abby, Josh Faulkner as Jamie, and Brett Faulkner as Man rehearse a scene from ‘Now and Then’ at the Eunice Players’ Theatre. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Players’ Theatre’s, ‘Now and Then’ opens Wednesday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 2, 2023
Picture it ... the year is 1981 ... the setting is an old Irish Pub ... and you are closing down the bar. Then, a mysterious man walks in. You’ve never seen him before, and he seems to be very curious about you. Actually, he seems to know a lot about you and not only that ...
Wyatt Fink, 5, cools off at the Splash Pad at the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon. Children are nowing enjoying their summer by cooling off at the splash pad. The splash pad is opened every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another splash pad is located directly behind Central Middle School. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Wyatt Fink, 5, cools off at the Splash Pad at the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon. Children are nowing enjoying their summer by cooling off at the splash pad. The splash pad is opened every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another splash pad is located directly behind Central Middle School. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Time to cool off

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 2, 2023
Wyatt Fink, 5, cools off at the Splash Pad at the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon. Children are nowing enjoying their summer by cooling off at the splash pad. The splash pad is opened every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another splash pad is located directly behind Central Middle School.

School Board OKs 4 new jobs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 2, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved four new jobs and a salary range of $85,000 to $105,000 for principal/zone leaders at Eunice and Opelousas high schools.
St. Landry Parish Council member Nancy Carriere, right, became a peacemaker after a heated exchange between Parish President Jessie Bellard and Council member Harold Taylor at Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Nancy Carriere, right, became a peacemaker after a heated exchange between Parish President Jessie Bellard and Council member Harold Taylor at Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council votes 10% budget cut; parish president vows a veto

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 2, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council voted 8-3 for a 10% across-the-board budget cut at special meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard called it “games” and said he isn’t going to change his 2023 budget after the resolution vote.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Rockin’ on the Runway near Sunset Rockin’ on the Runway is an annual aerobatic performance event in Sunset, Red Oak Landing, 2303 Highway 178, to raise money for St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Alexandria.

Jobless rate, workforce hold steady

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in April was little changed from a year ago and jobless rates were stable, according to the data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,275 in April up 165 or 0.
Darrel_Papillion (Photo courtesy of of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens)

Darrel_Papillion (Photo courtesy of of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens)

Senate confirms Papillion for federal judgeship

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Eunice High School graduate Darrel Papillion won U.S. Senate confirmation for a lifetime appointment on the U.S. District Court in New Orleans on Tuesday Papillion was confirmed by a vote of 59-31. A report on nola.
Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr.

Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr.

Obituary: Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody, Sr.

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM in St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church for Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr., age 95, who passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family members, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
VFW State Commander Don Reber, center, spoke about remembering those who died in service to the nation at the Eunice Memorial Day ceremony. VFW members show are Donald Estillete, left, and Christine Chataignier. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

VFW State Commander Don Reber, center, spoke about remembering those who died in service to the nation at the Eunice Memorial Day ceremony. VFW members show are Donald Estillete, left, and Christine Chataignier. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Fallen remembered here on Memorial Day

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Those who gave their all in service to the nation were honored and remembered in a service on Memorial Day in Eunice. “The day is about them. We will say their names,” said Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander. “The whole day is about remembering them,” he said.