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Myra Miller
Monday, February 20, 2023
Guns Down Power Up event at the Opelousas Museum Feb. 25 In honor of Black History Month, Guns Down Power Up and the Opelousas Museum are teaming up for a day dedicated to peace, creative expression and youth.
A painting by Eunice artist Amelia Vidrine was unveiled at the Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting on Feb. 14. The painting depicts the Dewey Balfa homestead is on a poster for the Dewey Balfa Cajun & Heritage Week set March 20 to 25 at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Louisiana Folk Roots Director Jeanne Solis and Vidrine. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A painting by Eunice artist Amelia Vidrine was unveiled at the Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting on Feb. 14. The painting depicts the Dewey Balfa homestead is on a poster for the Dewey Balfa Cajun & Heritage Week set March 20 to 25 at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Louisiana Folk Roots Director Jeanne Solis and Vidrine. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City welcomes upcoming Balfa Week

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
A poster was unveiled and a proclamation made at the Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting on Feb. 14 to welcome the Dewey Balfa Cajun & Heritage Week set March 20 to 25 at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice. The poster is from an original artwork by Amelia Vidrine, of Eunice.
The frozen Mardi Gras of 2021. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The frozen Mardi Gras of 2021. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

When Mardi Gras collided with a blizzard

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
Big preparations had been afoot for weeks for Mardi Gras celebrations across south Louisiana in 1899. It was to be especially festive because Mardi Gras fell on Valentine’s Day that year. Nobody anticipated that what may have been the worst blizzard ever to hit the state would undo it all.
Boy Scout Troop 425 was recognized at the Feb. 14 Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting for its repair work at the Eunice Depot Museum. The scouts sealed the ramp and deck on Feb. 5. Scouts, from left, are Dreylan Babino, Caden Schoeffler, Jared Joyce, Noah LeJeune, Eli Manuel, Andrew Fontenot, Devan Joyce and Bryson Higginbotham. Scout Gage McGee was unable to attend the council meeting, but contributed significantly to the project, stated Council Chair Matthew Schoeffler. Brandon McGee is the scoutmaster. Sho

Boy Scout Troop 425 was recognized at the Feb. 14 Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting for its repair work at the Eunice Depot Museum. The scouts sealed the ramp and deck on Feb. 5. Scouts, from left, are Dreylan Babino, Caden Schoeffler, Jared Joyce, Noah LeJeune, Eli Manuel, Andrew Fontenot, Devan Joyce and Bryson Higginbotham. Scout Gage McGee was unable to attend the council meeting, but contributed significantly to the project, stated Council Chair Matthew Schoeffler. Brandon McGee is the scoutmaster. Sho

Scouts recognized for community service at Board of Aldermen meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
Boy Scout Troop 425 was recognized at the Feb. 14 Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting for its repair work at the Eunice Depot Museum. The scouts sealed the ramp and deck on Feb. 5.
Chicken under control at the 2022 Mardi Gras. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Chicken under control at the 2022 Mardi Gras. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Mardi Gras schedule

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
Start your morning off with a boucherie today as the Eunice Mardi Gras Festival continues centered on 2nd Street and Walnut Avenue. The city is hosting the Pa Ta Sa Cooking Krewe for the annual Boucherie at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on 2nd Street near the bandstand. At 3 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz holds an annual report for the Sheriff’s Office at the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz holds an annual report for the Sheriff’s Office at the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Sheriff reports on successes, challenges

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. Guidroz brought along with him District Attorney Chad Pitre. Guidroz provided a 2022 annual report for the Rotarians. Guidroz is proud of a new complex building. He discussed the St.
Jeremy Ivory is the new deputy chief for the Eunice Police Department. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Jeremy Ivory is the new deputy chief for the Eunice Police Department. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ivory promoted to deputy chief

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
Jeremy Ivory has been promoted to deputy chief of the Eunice Police Department. The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the promotion of Ivory from lieutenant to deputy chief at its Feb. 14 meeting. Ivory, 44, may be the youngest officer to hold the department’s second highest job after police chief.

School Board hears again how critical tax renewals are

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
St. Landry Parish School Board members heard again how critical renewing two property taxes are for the district’s finances. John Mayeaux, a financial consultant with Sisung Group, and bond attorney Eric Lafleur repeated the tax renewals are crucial at a special meeting Wednesday.
The new St. Landry Parish Council leadership team, from left, Coby Clavier, vice chairman, and Jerry Red, chairman, were elected at Wednesday’s Council meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The new St. Landry Parish Council leadership team, from left, Coby Clavier, vice chairman, and Jerry Red, chairman, were elected at Wednesday’s Council meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Red elected Parish Council chairman

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 17, 2023
With all 13 St. Landry Parish Council members present there could be seven votes needed to elect a chairman and that’s how many Jerry Red got at Wednesday’s meeting.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Concealed carry permit class Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class on at 211 West Park in Eunice beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.