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Eunice resident to help administer parish government

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 20, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced that Eunice resident Van Reed’s role in parish government has been expanded. The announcement came during Sen. Billy Cassidy’s visit to Eunice on Wednesday.
From left, Council members Mildred Thierry, Vivan Olivier and Haold Taylor review budget numbers at the Jan. 18 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, Council members Mildred Thierry, Vivan Olivier and Haold Taylor review budget numbers at the Jan. 18 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council deadlocks on officers

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 20, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council deadlocked in voting for its chairman and vice chairman positions. With Council member Easton Shelvin absent, the Council found itself tied 6-6 in the votes for its leadership. The Council may vote again at a Jan. 31 meeting on the chairman and vice chairman positions.
Parish President Jesse Bellard said removal of the monument may begin today. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish President Jesse Bellard said removal of the monument may begin today. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument may be coming down

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 20, 2023
Removal of the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds may start today. Parish President Jessie Bellard announced at Wednesday’s meeting that the process to remove the monument would begin. Bellard said it would take several days to disassemble the monument.
Sen. Bill Cassidy looks over a crawfish trap filled with gifts. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sen. Bill Cassidy looks over a crawfish trap filled with gifts. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice area products presented to Cassidy

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 20, 2023
After the serious stuff about federal funds and the future, Eunice Rotarian Pat Dossman presented Sen. Bill Cassidy with crawfish trap full of Eunice area products. The trap is Eunice-made and donated by Dana Duvall. “I’ve never gotten a crawfish trap.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks at a Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks at a Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sen. Cassidy extols bipartisan infrastructure bill impact

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 20, 2023
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy came to town with a message about how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is impacting Louisiana. Cassidy stressed the legislation was a bipartisan effort. The infrastructure bill passed the Senate with 19 Republican votes.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 19, 2023
March for Life walk set for Sunday The public is invited on Sunday for the annual Pro-Life Walk in Eunice. The walk will begin at noon at North 2nd near Picou’s Drug Store, and conclude at the City Hall parking lot, with a short program and speaker. A rosary will be prayed beginning at 11 a.m.
UL Lafayette has joined the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, becoming the country’s first member of the international network of French-speaking universities and research institutions. Dr. Fabrice Leroy, right, a professor of French and Francophone Studies, will be the University’s AUF liaison. He and Dr. Joseph Savoie, University president, recently visited with AUF representatives during a virtual welcome meeting. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette has joined the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, becoming the country’s first member of the international network of French-speaking universities and research institutions. Dr. Fabrice Leroy, right, a professor of French and Francophone Studies, will be the University’s AUF liaison. He and Dr. Joseph Savoie, University president, recently visited with AUF representatives during a virtual welcome meeting. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette is first university in the nation to join global French-speaking network

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has joined the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, making it the first member of the international network of French-speaking universities and research institutions in the United States. The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie was founded in 1961.
Front, from left, are Amy Broussard, Woman’s Foundation executive director; Eunice Hunter, scholarship recipient; Daniel Graham, scholarship recipient; Olivia Briolo, scholarship recipient; and Jamie Duval, Women’s Foundation president. Second row, from left, are Dr. Kyle Smith, LSUE dean of Student Affairs; Carey Lawson, LSUE Foundation executive director; Dr. Mae Simoneaux, LSUE director of Nursing; and Chad Jones, LSUE institutional liaison officer. Not pictured are scholarship recipients Minh Ho and Les

Front, from left, are Amy Broussard, Woman’s Foundation executive director; Eunice Hunter, scholarship recipient; Daniel Graham, scholarship recipient; Olivia Briolo, scholarship recipient; and Jamie Duval, Women’s Foundation president. Second row, from left, are Dr. Kyle Smith, LSUE dean of Student Affairs; Carey Lawson, LSUE Foundation executive director; Dr. Mae Simoneaux, LSUE director of Nursing; and Chad Jones, LSUE institutional liaison officer. Not pictured are scholarship recipients Minh Ho and Les

Dr. Boustany Jr Memorial Nursing scholarship recipients named

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
LSU Eunice has continued its partnership with The Woman’s Foundation as five nursing students were awarded the Frem F. Boustany, Jr., MD Memorial Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship recipients were honored at a luncheon on the campus of LSU Eunice.
Eunice Manor administrator Nickie Toups and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser in the nursing home on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Manor administrator Nickie Toups and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser in the nursing home on Tuesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Manor’s top rank draws attention

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Eunice Manor is ranked as one of the top five nursing homes in Louisiana and on Tuesday Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser stopped there to recognize the facility.
Eunice native Bishop Brian Stevens was the speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program on Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church. Behind Stevens is the Rev. Mack Frank. Stevens pastor of the Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Abbeville. He and his wife, Ulander, are Eunice High School graduates. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice native Bishop Brian Stevens was the speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program on Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church. Behind Stevens is the Rev. Mack Frank. Stevens pastor of the Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Abbeville. He and his wife, Ulander, are Eunice High School graduates. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice native Stevens delivers MLK message

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. faced ostracism and criticism as he became a Civil Rights icon, but he pressed on with his mission, said Bishop Brian Stevens, of Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Abbeville. The Eunice native was the speaker at the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr.