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

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Ivory promoted to deputy chief

Rebecca Chaisson

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.

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School Board hears again how critical tax renewals are

Rebecca Chaisson

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)

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Red elected Parish Council chairman

Rebecca Chaisson

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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News notes

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.

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Sheriff offers Mardi Gras safety tips

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz offered the following Mardi Gras safety tips. Before going to the parade: — Secure your home by locking up and keeping a light on.

File photo from the 2022 Mardi Gras Run.

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Mardi Gras schedule

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice arrives big time on Friday when live entertainment launches on 2nd Street. Admission is free to the five-day event. There will be food trucks, and arts and crafts along South 2nd. The live entertainment will include: On Friday at 7 p.m.

File photo from the 2019 Mardi Gras in Eunice.

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Mardi Gras festivities cranking up

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Eunice Mardi Gras festivities may be bigger than ever in recent years as COVID fears are nearly over. “I believe we are going to have great crowds regardless of the weather, We’ve had people contact us from all over the country about making plans to come down,” said Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot.

Karl Aucoin, Eunice city engineer, speaks about upgrading the city’s sewer system at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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No quick fix for sewer problems

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Putting a new wastewater treatment plant in operation would not happen until 2025. After a complaint that raw sewage is flowing from the sewer system in the Ash Street area, city engineer Karl Aucoin explained what the city’s plan is to upgrade the system.

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, speaks at a town hall held in Opelousas on Monday. Johnson represents the 4th Congressional District, which now includes all of St. Landry Parish.

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Congressman meets his new constituents

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson now represents all of St. Landry Parish and on Monday he held a town hall in Opelousas where constituents could learn a bit about him. And, maybe he learned something about the people he represents.

Eunice Police arrest four Eunice High students following a fight

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Eunice Police arrest four students at Eunice High

Myra Miller

Monday, February 13, 2023

According Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, four students have been arrested following a fight at Eunice High Friday afternoon. Chief LeBouef said, “More arrests are expected. We have no information to lead that it was gang related.” An investigation is underway into the cause of the fight.