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Edward Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to Eunice Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Edward Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to Eunice Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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House fires are the most common disaster in La.

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
Edward “Ed” Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. Bush said, “The Red Cross covers 22 parishes that goes from Baton Rouge over to Lafayette and all the way to Lake Charles.
Newl elected St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste II, right, is congratulated by School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto, left, as Board member Timmakah Hardy, center, looks on at Wednesday’s meeting. Board member Robert Gautreaux is at far right. Batiste won the superintendent’s job on a 12-1 vote. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Newl elected St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste II, right, is congratulated by School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto, left, as Board member Timmakah Hardy, center, looks on at Wednesday’s meeting. Board member Robert Gautreaux is at far right. Batiste won the superintendent’s job on a 12-1 vote. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Batiste is the new school superintendent

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted 12-1 to hire Milton Batiste III as the next school superintendent. The vote at a special meeting on Wednesday was greeted by cheers from the crowd that included his family and former St. Landry Parish School Board co-workers.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Pray the Rosary throughout May Everyday throughout May a rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. in the prayer garden in front of Saint Anthony of Padua rectory. All are invited and encouraged to pray with Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The Babineaux Sisters at the Liberty Theater, Sept. 29, 2018: Julie Babineaux, Gus Babineaux, Gracie Babineaux, Noah McLain, Maci Lopez. (Photo by David Simpson)

The Babineaux Sisters at the Liberty Theater, Sept. 29, 2018: Julie Babineaux, Gus Babineaux, Gracie Babineaux, Noah McLain, Maci Lopez. (Photo by David Simpson)

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Babineaux Sisters to perform Saturday in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is partnering with the Eunice Depot Museum to bring back the live, acoustic music programs that were previously held at the center. The music programs will take place every second Saturday, beginning this Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Destiny Malbrough, of Eunice High School, is one of 15 St. Landry Parish students who are scheduled to received associate degrees from LSU Eunice on May 19, which is the same day she graduates for high school. With Malbrough is interim St. Landry Parish Superintendent Dwanetta Scott at the May 4 School Board meeting. The 15 St. Landry Parish public school students receiving associate degrees at LSUE is a record for the parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Destiny Malbrough, of Eunice High School, is one of 15 St. Landry Parish students who are scheduled to received associate degrees from LSU Eunice on May 19, which is the same day she graduates for high school. With Malbrough is interim St. Landry Parish Superintendent Dwanetta Scott at the May 4 School Board meeting. The 15 St. Landry Parish public school students receiving associate degrees at LSUE is a record for the parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Top Eunice High graduate

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Destiny Malbrough, of Eunice High School, is one of 15 St. Landry Parish students who are scheduled to received associate degrees from LSU Eunice on May 19, which is the same day she graduates for high school. With Malbrough is interim St.
Rosie Ledet (Submitted photo)

Rosie Ledet (Submitted photo)

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Rosie Ledet leads event at Visitor Center in Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Veteran accordionist, singer and songwriter Rosie Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The monthly jam has free admission and is open to all musicians and fans.

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Council probe into firings still alive

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
An ordinance to investigate the firing of St. Landry Parish Government employees from Aug. 24, 2020, to the present is to be introduced at the Oct. 17 Parish Council meeting.
Volunteers pick up T-shirts and cleaning supplies on April 22 at the Eunice Municipal Complex lobby. (Photoo by David Simpson)

Volunteers pick up T-shirts and cleaning supplies on April 22 at the Eunice Municipal Complex lobby. (Photoo by David Simpson)

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Eunice cleanup best ever

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup was the best ever, according to Donna Baltakis director of volunteer group. Baltakis spoke at the Tuesday Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting where the city business centered mostly on ordinances.

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Parish sales tax collections up 4% from a year ago

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 4% in April compared to a year ago, according to the School Board’s tax division. Year-to-date collections through April totaled $31,315,498, up $1,209,742 from $30,105,756 in April 2022.
The crowd listens to the St. Landry Parish School Superintendent candidates on Monday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas.

The crowd listens to the St. Landry Parish School Superintendent candidates on Monday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas.

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School superintendent finalists quizzed at forum

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The two candidates for St. Landry Parish School Superintendent answered a dozen questions related to the job one of them may get this week. The hour and half forum was sponsored by Vision St. Landry and the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce.