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Sidewalks planned in Chataignier

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 21, 2023
By Tony Marks Ville Platte Gazette The Chataignier Village Council, at its meeting on April 17 adopted a resolution in support of a sidewalk grant. Bill Fontenot, who is retired from the state’s Department of Transportation and Development and former parish president of St.
From left, are Mikesh Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s; Ricky Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s; Christina Lewis, operation officer; Ajay Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s; Bridget Miller, director of operations, Patel McDonald’s; André Austin, franchise business partner; Jodi Sandy, franchise business partner; Frank Pedrique, operation associates lead; and Niel Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Mikesh Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s; Ricky Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s; Christina Lewis, operation officer; Ajay Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s; Bridget Miller, director of operations, Patel McDonald’s; André Austin, franchise business partner; Jodi Sandy, franchise business partner; Frank Pedrique, operation associates lead; and Niel Patel, owner Patel McDonald’s. (Submitted photo)

Eunice director of operations wins McDonald’s highest mid-level operations award

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 21, 2023
Bridget Miller, a 28-year employee of Patel McDonald’s in Eunice, has received the McDonald’s 2022 Outstanding Operations Contributor Award for her exceptional work in restaurant operations.
Doug Cramer, warning coordinator meterologist with the National Weather Service of Lake Charles, spoke on Wednesday to the Eunice Rotary Club. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Doug Cramer, warning coordinator meterologist with the National Weather Service of Lake Charles, spoke on Wednesday to the Eunice Rotary Club. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Meterologist experiencing his first hurricane season up close

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 21, 2023
With hurricane season soon approaching, Doug Cramer, warning coordinator meterologist with the National Weather Service of Lake Charles was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. It’s Cramer’s first hurricane season in Louisiana. Cramer grew up in Kansas.

Questions table St. Landry Parish budget

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 21, 2023
Once again the St. Landry Parish Government budget prepared by Parish President Jessie Bellard was tabled by the Parish Council. “I have gone through the budget for several weeks. We are not ready to pass a budget tonight,” said Council member Harold Taylor.
Two of the five candidates for St. Landry Parish school superintendent were interviewed Thursday. At left is Curt Green, director of human resources for the St John the Baptist Public Schools. At right is Shirley Thibodeaux, a supervisor with the St. Martin Parish School Board. The interviews were to continue Friday with Paul Nelson, Tensas Parish School District superintendent; Milton Baptiste III, executive director of school leadership for the East Baton Rouge School System; and Michael Robinson, of Thib

Two of the five candidates for St. Landry Parish school superintendent were interviewed Thursday. At left is Curt Green, director of human resources for the St John the Baptist Public Schools. At right is Shirley Thibodeaux, a supervisor with the St. Martin Parish School Board. The interviews were to continue Friday with Paul Nelson, Tensas Parish School District superintendent; Milton Baptiste III, executive director of school leadership for the East Baton Rouge School System; and Michael Robinson, of Thib

School superintendent candidates interviewed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 21, 2023
Two of the five candidates for St. Landry Parish school superintendent were interviewed Thursday. At left is Curt Green, director of human resources for the St John the Baptist Public Schools. At right is Shirley Thibodeaux, a supervisor with the St. Martin Parish School Board.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, April 20, 2023
City-wide Cleanup slated April 22 The week of April 15 to 22 is Love the Boot Week in the state. Keep Eunice Beautiful received a state cleanup supply grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful of shirts, trash bags, grabbers and gloves.
From left, Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large, and Randall “Randy” Reed, Ward 3 alderman, go over some paperwork at the April 11 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large, and Randall “Randy” Reed, Ward 3 alderman, go over some paperwork at the April 11 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City to launch wastewater plant design work

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Two utility upgrades were announced at the recent Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Karl Aucoin, city engineer, said the city is “undertaking a pretty large project” to reconstruct the existing wastewater plant. There are two plants. One is about 70 years old and the other is about 30 years old, he said.
St. Landry Parish School Board attorneys, from left, Courtney Joiner and Bob Hammond at an April 12 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board attorneys, from left, Courtney Joiner and Bob Hammond at an April 12 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Board to interview superintendent candidates

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board will interview five candidates for its superintendent job today and Friday. The five candidates are Milton Batiste III, Curt Green, Paul Nelson, Michael Robinson Jr. and Shirley Thibodeaux. Today’s meeting is to start at 4 p.m.
Darrel Papillion is a nominee for federal judge. (Photo courtesy of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC, Baton Rouge)

Darrel Papillion is a nominee for federal judge. (Photo courtesy of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC, Baton Rouge)

Eunice High grad is nominee for federal judge

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Eunice High school graduate Darrel Papillion is a nominee for U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Papillion is a 1986 graduate of Eunice High School. He also attended LSUE. Speaking French, Papillion was an early morning disc jockey at KEUN radio station in Eunice.
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Myra Miller
Monday, April 17, 2023
St. Landry Sheriff Concealed Permit Class set Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will have a one day concealed carry permit training class on Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. at 211 West Park in Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.