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St. Landry Parish sales tax revenues increase 5.3%

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish began the year with a 5.3% increase in January compared to January 2022. The January total for the parish was $8,977,428, up from January 2022’s $8,525,245, a $4452,183 increase. From December 2022, the total monthly increase was $2,189,883.
A file photo from the 2017 Taster's Choice.

A file photo from the 2017 Taster's Choice.

Taster’s Choice aids free clinic

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The 12th annual Taster’s Choice fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. Wedneday at the Mumphrey Center at LSUE Yancy Fontenot, center director, said, “This is very important to keep the doors open and continue to provide assistance to the people in need.
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Myra Miller
Monday, February 6, 2023
LA Dept. of Veterans Affairs office in Eunice The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has relocated its office in Eunice to the Northwest Community Center at 501 Samuel Drive. The office is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except for State and Federal holidays.

What does take to pass something on the Parish Council?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 3, 2023
The questions that arose recently at the St. Landry Parish Council seem like ones that should have been settled years ago. But the Council may ask for a judicial ruling on how many votes it takes to pass something. Is it a majority of members who are present? Or, is it a majority of the membership?
St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins announced the Thursda’s School Board meeting he will not seek a contract renewal. His contract expires in June. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins announced the Thursda’s School Board meeting he will not seek a contract renewal. His contract expires in June. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Superintendent won’t seek contract renewal

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 3, 2023
St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins announced he will not seek a renewal of his contract at Thursday’s School Board meeting. Jenkins, who was hired in 2016, cited numerous achievements during his tenure. “However, the time has come for me to move on personally and professionally.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 2, 2023
CDA Valentine’s Bake Sale set Feb. 11-Feb. 12 A Valentines Bake Sale is scheduled for Feb. 11-12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, following Masses, until all are sold. Proceeds from the fundraiser are used for on going support projects. CDA meeting set Feb.

October election likely a full ballot

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
From governor to parish races, October election will likely be a full ballot Planning to run? Deadline for announcements in The Eunice News is Sept. 11 The October 14 election spans candidates from governor to the parish level.

Parish budget fails to pass

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A budget for 2023 for St. Landry Parish Government failed to pass at a special meeting Tuesday. Six members voted for the budget and five against after nearly two hours of deliberations, mostly in public hearings.
Staff Report The Tri-Parish workforce rose 1.6% or 1,077 to 68,003 in December compared to December 2021 when the workforce totaled 66,926. The workforce includes those working and looking for a job. The statistics are not seasonally adjusted. St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes all saw workforce increases in December compared to a year ago. December 2022 workforce counts by parish were: — St. Landry, 32,077 up 441 or 1.4% from 31,636 in December 2021. — Acadia, 23,990, up 446 or 1.9% from 23,54

Staff Report The Tri-Parish workforce rose 1.6% or 1,077 to 68,003 in December compared to December 2021 when the workforce totaled 66,926. The workforce includes those working and looking for a job. The statistics are not seasonally adjusted. St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes all saw workforce increases in December compared to a year ago. December 2022 workforce counts by parish were: — St. Landry, 32,077 up 441 or 1.4% from 31,636 in December 2021. — Acadia, 23,990, up 446 or 1.9% from 23,54

Tri-Parish workforce up 1.6% from a year ago

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce rose 1.6% or 1,077 to 68,003 in December compared to December 2021 when the workforce totaled 66,926. The workforce includes those working and looking for a job. The statistics are not seasonally adjusted. St.