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Myra Miller

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Rockin’ on the Runway near Sunset Rockin’ on the Runway is an annual aerobatic performance event in Sunset, Red Oak Landing, 2303 Highway 178, to raise money for St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Alexandria.

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Jobless rate, workforce hold steady

Staff Report

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Tri-Parish workforce in April was little changed from a year ago and jobless rates were stable, according to the data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,275 in April up 165 or 0.

Darrel_Papillion (Photo courtesy of of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens)

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Senate confirms Papillion for federal judgeship

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Eunice High School graduate Darrel Papillion won U.S. Senate confirmation for a lifetime appointment on the U.S. District Court in New Orleans on Tuesday Papillion was confirmed by a vote of 59-31. A report on nola.

Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr.

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Obituary: Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody, Sr.

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM in St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church for Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr., age 95, who passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family members, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

VFW State Commander Don Reber, center, spoke about remembering those who died in service to the nation at the Eunice Memorial Day ceremony. VFW members show are Donald Estillete, left, and Christine Chataignier. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Fallen remembered here on Memorial Day

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Those who gave their all in service to the nation were honored and remembered in a service on Memorial Day in Eunice. “The day is about them. We will say their names,” said Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander. “The whole day is about remembering them,” he said.

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Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Pray the Rosary throughout May Everyday throughout May a rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. in the prayer garden in front of Saint Anthony of Padua rectory. All are invited and encouraged to pray with Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

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DIY - Grow microgreens for intense flavor and nutrition

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

Friday, May 26, 2023

Microgreens are packed with intense flavor, nutrition, and antioxidants, are easy to grow and can be harvested within weeks. Microgreen is the second stage of a plant, about 10 days after a seed has sprouted. The stem, seed leaves and first set of true leaves are all edible.

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Rough start for rice season in Acadiana

Jeremy Hebert / LSU AgCenter agent

Friday, May 26, 2023

Rice production across Acadiana has gotten off to a rocky start for some farmers across the region.

Lindsey Smythe, École Saint-Landry adminstrator, is asking the St. Landry Parish School Board to review the French immersion school’s charter from kindergarten to fifth grade to include up to eighth grade. The school is located in Sunset. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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French immersion school seeks expansion

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 26, 2023

St. Landry Parish’s only French immersion school is asking the St. Landry Parish School Board to expand its charter from kindergarten to fifth grade to eighth grade.

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United Way report shows state mired in poverty

Staff Report

Friday, May 26, 2023

A United Way report about Louisiana finds more than 900,000 households – 51% of all families – can’t afford life’s basic necessities, an increase of 22,980 families.