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At the Eunice Public Library Board of Control meeting Thursday were, from left, Daniel Monteverde, communications director with state library of Louisiana; Michael Golrick, associate state librarian; Alison Duplechin, library director; and board members Ricky Coutee, Germaine Simpson, councilwoman; Sheila Landreneau, Cinderella Hayes, Tony Baltakis and David Simpson. (Photos by Myra Miller)

At the Eunice Public Library Board of Control meeting Thursday were, from left, Daniel Monteverde, communications director with state library of Louisiana; Michael Golrick, associate state librarian; Alison Duplechin, library director; and board members Ricky Coutee, Germaine Simpson, councilwoman; Sheila Landreneau, Cinderella Hayes, Tony Baltakis and David Simpson. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Library board of control officially joins the State Library of Louisiana

The Eunice Library board of control held a meeting Thursday to mark the joining with the State Library of Louisiana. Alison Duplechin is the library director.
State Sen. Bob Hensgens

State Sen. Bob Hensgens

Sen. Hensgens to play key roles in energy, environmental councils

BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Bob Hensgens, R-Gueydan, of District 26, has been appointed to positions on two significant councils, furthering his commitment to advancing energy and environmental initiatives in the state.
Coby Clavier

Coby Clavier

Clavier resigns from Parish Council

Coby Clavier announced on Friday he is resigning from the District 13 St. Landry Parish Council seat he has held since 2016. Clavier is vice chairman of the Council. In 2020, he served as Council chairman. Clavier served as vice chairman in 2019.
An arrest has been made in the connection of videos that surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults at a local day care.

An arrest has been made in the connection of videos that surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults at a local day care.

An arrest has been made in connection of video case

An arrest has been made in the connection of videos that surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults who are seen laughing while videoing incidents at a local daycare in Eunice.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Eunice Players’ presents Children’s Production The Eunice Players Theater is pleased to announce its Children Production of “Once Upon A Fairy Tale” to be held August 3-6 at 7 p.m. evening performances. A Sunday at 2 p.m. matinee Aug. 6 is scheduled.
Coby Clavier

Coby Clavier

Clavier announces resignation from St. Landry Parish Council seat

St. Landry Parish Council member Coby Clavier announced he is resigning in an email to The Eunice News. His statement follows: “To my constituents of District 13 St Landry Parish. I’m very disappointed to announce my resignation from being your council member for the last nearly 8 years.
Eunice Chief of Police Kyle LeBouef

Eunice Chief of Police Kyle LeBouef

Local daycare under investigation

The Eunice Police Department is investigating Pumpkin Patch Daycare of Eunice after videos surfaced of young children being mistreated by adults who are seen laughing while videoing the incidents.
Nickie Toups, administrator at Eunice Manor

Nickie Toups, administrator at Eunice Manor

Eunice Manor awarded 5-star Quality Rating

Eunice Manor Nursing Home recently announced it has been awarded a coveted 5-star quality rating which signifies the highest level of care and service provided by the facility.
The Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show will feature UL Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event – Operation Smoke Sheaux. The barbecue contest will air during several upcoming episodes of “Battle on the Bayou.” Episodes will be broadcast on Monday, Aug. 7; Tuesday, Aug. 8; Monday, Aug. 14; and Saturday, Aug. 26. (Photo credit by Doug Dugas/University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

The Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show will feature UL Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event – Operation Smoke Sheaux. The barbecue contest will air during several upcoming episodes of “Battle on the Bayou.” Episodes will be broadcast on Monday, Aug. 7; Tuesday, Aug. 8; Monday, Aug. 14; and Saturday, Aug. 26. (Photo credit by Doug Dugas/University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette student military members, veterans to ‘smoke out’ Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show

For a competition that literally goes up in smoke every year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event has proven an overwhelming success. The Food Network TV show “BBQ USA” agrees.
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain speaks to members of the Crowley Lions Club recently about the importance of agriculture in Acadia Parish, across the state and around the world. (Photo by Steve Bandy, The Post-Signal)

Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain speaks to members of the Crowley Lions Club recently about the importance of agriculture in Acadia Parish, across the state and around the world. (Photo by Steve Bandy, The Post-Signal)

Talking agriculture

By Steve Bandy Managing Editor Post Signal CROWLEY – “Now, more than ever people depend on farmers.” That’s how Louisiana Commisioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain opened his address at a recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club.