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People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

National Day of Prayer observed at City Hall

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 5, 2023
The National Day of Prayer was observed in Eunice at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion. This year’s theme is derived from James 5:16b, “Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 4, 2023
National Day of Prayer is Thursday National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.
Hannah Miller rides on the carousel during last year’s St. Edmund Spring Fair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hannah Miller rides on the carousel during last year’s St. Edmund Spring Fair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Edmund Spring Fair begins Friday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
St. Edmund Catholic School’s Spring Fair begins at 5 p.m. Friday and will conclude on Sunday at 6 p.m. The hours for Friday are 5 to 9 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tri-Parish workforce down 0.4%

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in March was down by 308 people or 0.4% from March 2022, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Unemployment rates were down or the same as a year ago in March. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,272, down from 68,580.

LAWCO’s Eunice water system gets a top grade

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
LAWCO’s Eunice water system earned an A in final water grades for 951 community water systems across the state released Monday by the Louisiana Department of Health. The final water grades follow preliminary grades that were published in January.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 1, 2023
National Day of Prayer is Thursday National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.

Ville Platte vault heist netted $20,000

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 28, 2023
Police were baffled after someone used a cutting torch to open the vault in a store in the LaHaye building in Ville Platte early in the morning of June 21, 1962. The culprits got away with $20,000 — which may still be the biggest robbery ever in Evangeline Parish.

Information sought in shooting of 2 donkeys

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 28, 2023
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies need help to in animal cruelty case. Deputies are investigating a senseless act of cruelty which occurred on April 17 on Soldier Road near Mire. Two donkeys were discovered to have been shot within the property that they were kept.

Do it yourself potting soil recipes

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 28, 2023
Creating your own potting soil is fun, easy, saves you money and allows you to know exactly what is in your soil. All of these recipes use compost instead of fertilizer. Using compost in your soil will make your plants healthy and better able to resist disease and insects.
Construction on new and extended walking paths and adult fitness equipment at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Park is scheduled to begin Monday. During the first phase of the work, the eastern driveway and part of the track — indicated in red — will be closed to the public. The path indicated by the yellow lines will be open for use. When the first phase is completed another map will be released according to Robert Johnson, city recreation director. The city received a $400,000 grant from Love Louisi

Construction on new and extended walking paths and adult fitness equipment at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Park is scheduled to begin Monday. During the first phase of the work, the eastern driveway and part of the track — indicated in red — will be closed to the public. The path indicated by the yellow lines will be open for use. When the first phase is completed another map will be released according to Robert Johnson, city recreation director. The city received a $400,000 grant from Love Louisi

Work scheduled at walking park

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 28, 2023
Construction on new and extended walking paths and adult fitness equipment at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Park is scheduled to begin Monday. During the first phase of the work, the eastern driveway and part of the track — indicated in red — will be closed to the public.