Local
Myra Miller
Free Youth event set Saturday Sept. 30
There will be a free outdoor Youth event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Sunrise Apartments, 821 South Beulah, in Eunice.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne to appear at Opelousas Museum
Myra Miller
November is National American Indian Heritage Month.
On Saturday Nov. 4, Chief Cougar Goodbear and members of the Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will hold a social from 10 a.m. to noon at the Opelousas Museum, located at 315 N. Main in Opelousas.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Composting kitchen scraps, yard waste and other organic materials not only reduces waste but also provides a nutrient-rich compost that can be added to the soil. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
The root of gardening success starts with the soil
Myra Miller
By Heather Kirk-Ballard
LSU AgCenter
horticulturist
The foundation of our gardening success lies in our soil health. Soil is, of course, the root of all things good in the garden.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Early voting begins Saturday
Myra Miller
OPELOUSAS – Early voting for the October 14 election will be held from Saturday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 7, excluding Sunday, Oct. 1. The hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Solar farm ordinance, project get Parish Jury’s nod
Myra Miller
Claudette Olivier
News Editor
CROWLEY-The Acadia Parish Police Jury unanimously approved amending the parish’s solar farm ordinance as well as a resolution for the Mowata Solar Project Permit Application regular September meeting.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Heinen named Chamber Director
Myra Miller
Kayla Heinen is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Eunice Chamber of Commerce.
Heinen has lived in Eunice for the past five years. She is a graduate of Basile High School.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Eunice High School homecoming parade
Myra Miller
Eunice High School homecoming parade was held Thursday afternoon. Many class reunion floats were part of the parade as well as spirit teams, bands, queens, and high school floats. Eunice Class of 1983 is seen above. See more homecoming parade photos on page 7. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Friday, September 22, 2023
News notes
Myra Miller
Community Day at Opelousas Animal Control set Oct. 7
St. Landry Parish Animal Control announces their upcoming Community Day, a special event dedicated to celebrating “Adopt a Dog Month” and supporting Bissell’s “Empty the Shelter” initiative.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Thirty apartments have been renovated following flooding in 2016 at Acadian Village in Eunice. From left, are Noah Clause, Angelia Guillory and David Clause. Guillory is the Housing Authority director. The Clauses are with Clause and Sons Construction, of Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Acadian Village rehab project nears completion
Myra Miller
A 30-unit renovation for flood-damaged apartments is nearing completion about two months ahead of schedule, according to Angelia Guillory, Eunice Housing Authority director.
The apartments were damaged by flooding in August 2016 and have not been occupied since.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
LSU Eunice announces a record enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester, as LSUE holds a headcount of 3,623 for its official census. It is just the second time in the school’s history that enrollment has gone over 3,600 students.
LSU Eunice produces record fall enrollment
Myra Miller
LSU Eunice announces a record enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester, as LSUE holds a headcount of 3,623 for its official census. It is just the second time in the school’s history that enrollment has gone over 3,600 students.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023