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Eunice student is on Centenary College Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Sophie Vidrine, of Eunice, is among 218 Centenary students named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2022. The honor list names all students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in 12 or more semester hours taken for a letter grade during the fall semester.

Basile student is on Angelo State University Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester, including Yahaira Jones of Basile. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.
About 85% of Louisiana farmers do not have a college degree. But that’s not true for David Billings and Chip Perrin of Coastal Plains Meat Company in Eunice, who both have bachelor’s degrees and also are military veterans (Army and Marine Corps, respectively) with work experience in the oil and gas industry. They recently partnered with LSUE to support the college’s new agricultural education programs as they’re looking for interns and highly skilled graduates to hire. “I wish LSU’s new program existed when

About 85% of Louisiana farmers do not have a college degree. But that’s not true for David Billings and Chip Perrin of Coastal Plains Meat Company in Eunice, who both have bachelor’s degrees and also are military veterans (Army and Marine Corps, respectively) with work experience in the oil and gas industry. They recently partnered with LSUE to support the college’s new agricultural education programs as they’re looking for interns and highly skilled graduates to hire. “I wish LSU’s new program existed when

Acadiana vets see green in growing LSUE Ag programs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Through the largest grant in recent LSU Eunice history, $846,000 from the Delta Regional Authority, the college will begin welcoming students into a free Introduction to Agriculture class this spring.
Shirley Vige

Shirley Vige

City auditor reports significant impact from federal funds

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Auditor Shirley Vige reported the City of Eunice finances were bolstered by about $1.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Vige delivered the audit report at the Dec. 13 Board of Aldermen meeting. The $1.
The Mardi Gras banners are up on 2nd Street in Eunice. Mardi Gras arrives on Feb. 21. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Mardi Gras banners are up on 2nd Street in Eunice. Mardi Gras arrives on Feb. 21. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Mardi Gras band lineup announced

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Holiday celebrations are still fresh memories, but here comes the big party. The Eunice Mardi Gras band schedule has been released. The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice will begin Feb. 17 and conclude on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. The live bands line up will include: Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Eunice Area Men’s Retreat set Feb. 2 The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday night, Feb. 2, until Sunday at noon, Feb. 5. For room reservations call Don Mayeux at 337-457-9610 or 337-457-7624 as soon as possible.

UL Lafayette Tri-Parish graduates listed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 30, 2022
UL Lafayette conferred 1,214 degrees during Fall 2022 Commencement ceremonies. The following is a list of Tri-Parish gradautes. Acadia Parish Baccalaureate Degree Arts: Ryker Paul Boone and Lauren Elizabeth Stefanski.
Dr. Hawk Cambro

Dr. Hawk Cambro

Eunice’s Dr. Cambron offers tips on dealing with stress, anxiety

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 30, 2022
Dr. Hawk Cambron, M.D., a family medicine specialist with the Louisiana Family Practice in Eunice, was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Cambron asked the group of Rotarians, “Who deals with anxiety and stress?” Many factors can bring on anxiety, stress and depression.

Shootings are on top of Eunice’s story list

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 30, 2022
A seemingly endless number of shootings is the top story for Eunice in 2022. The Eunice News pages were studied for top stories during the year, but instead of the substantial progress such as the paving of La.
After the special St. Landry Parish Council meeting Wednesday night, from left, Parish President Jesse Bellard, and Council members Harold Taylor and Jerry Red. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

After the special St. Landry Parish Council meeting Wednesday night, from left, Parish President Jesse Bellard, and Council members Harold Taylor and Jerry Red. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council rejects giving parish president OK for drainage projects

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 30, 2022
St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard lost in his request for authority to sign for a capital outlay project. A special meeting Wednesday turned into a testy exchange between Bellard and Council member Harold Taylor.