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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)

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Superintendent won’t seek contract renewal

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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October election likely a full ballot

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Parish budget fails to pass

Rebecca Chaisson
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

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Tri-Parish workforce up 1.6% from a year ago

Rebecca Chaisson
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.
Animal Shelter intake closed.

Animal Shelter intake closed.

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St. Landry Animal Control closes intake for restructuring

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
St. Landry Animal Control is announcing that its intake facilities will be closed to the public temporarily for restructuring purposes. During this time, the shelter will only be accepting emergency calls from the public.

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Acadia Parish School Board approves 4-day school week

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 30, 2023
Following months of discussion, audience communications, and even a survey held throughout the parish, members of the Acadia Parish School Board finally voted on the anticipated four-day work/school week Thursday afternoon during a special meeting.
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Myra Miller
Monday, January 30, 2023
ELTL announces spring registration The Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) spring registration is underway until Tuesday. The league plays every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Eunice Fairgrounds for 12 weeks.
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Rotarians get the lowdown on local census numbers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 27, 2023
Van Reed, of St. Landry Parish government, presented a Power Point with numbers and data from the U.S. Census 2020 at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday.