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Is there a bright side to the heat?

If there is a bright side to the seemingly endless 100-plus degree days is the summer grass cutting probably ended. And, there is one person who probably knows more than anyone in Eunice about grass-cutting and that’s Robert Johnson, recreation director.

St. Landry Parish civil case filings

The following are civil actions listed in the Clerk of Court’s day book in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Aug. 17 LVNV Funding vs Waynet Gautier, open account. Bank of America vs Donnie K. Charles, damages. Kathleen Guidry vs. Hunter Duplechin et al, damages.

Central Middle principal arrested

The principal of Central Middle School in Eunice is accused of encouraging two juvenile students to fight in his presence. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef reported Brett Simien, 48, of Church Point, was arrested on Thursday on misdemeanor warrant for contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.

DOTD announces start of $6.4M investment on La. 358 in St. Landry Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday construction will begin on a $6.4 million project that will include the section of La. 358 from La. 357 to La. 182. The 3.

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Refinery Mission holds Hunters for the Hungry food drive LAFAYETTE – The Refinery Mission’s annual Hunters for the Hungry Clean Out Your Freezer Day food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Smoke in the air coming from Sabine Parish fire

By late morning smoke was evident in Eunice. Fire Chief Chaise Brown said the smoke is coming from fires in Sabine Parish. According to The Advocate, Sabine Parish has been hit particularly hard over the past few days with about 2,000 acres burned.

Parish Council hires attorney to defend parish in suit stemming from seized dogs, termination

The St. Landry Parish Council voted to hire Paul Gibson as its attorney in a lawsuit filed against parish government by former employee Terri Courvelle. With eight Council members present, the vote was unanimous to hire the attorney after a session closed to the public.

Parish president qualifying decision appealed

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard faced one last hurdle on his way to becoming unopposed for re-election. On Friday, Bellard declared he was unopposed after a district court judgment disqualified opponent Richard Lewis.

Excessive heat, drought may lead to Ag economic losses

Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors.

Health fair planned in Eunice on Saturday

The St. Landry Parish Government is announcing two upcoming Community Health Fairs in Eunice and Sunset. The events will bring together residents, health care professionals, and various community partners to provide essential health services and educational workshops to the public.