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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Court Eunice 208 CDA meeting set Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Members are reminded to bring any non-perishable item to contribute to our ongoing support of the Eunice Food Bank.

Workforce up, jobless rate down in November

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Tri-Parish workforce was up nearly 2% in November compared to a November 2021 and jobless rates are down from a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,506 in November, up 1,321 from the November 2021 count.
Kyle LeBouef

Kyle LeBouef

New Year brings new police chief

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Incoming Police Chief Kyle LeBouef says one of his biggest challenges is staffing and that’s because Eunice is behind other police departments in its pay. LeBouef says he has talked to Mayor Scott Fontenot and city council members about the pay issue and there is agreement.
Turkey voucher.

Turkey voucher.

Deadline nears to claim turkey voucher

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Winners in The Eunice News turkey giveaway have until Thursday to claim their voucher at Eunice News office. Vouchers at to be taken to Champagne’s to claim the turkey.
News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Court Eunice 208 CDA meeting set Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Members are reminded to bring any non-perishable item to contribute to our ongoing support of the Eunice Food Bank.
Water faucet

Water faucet

LAWCO drops boil water advisory for Eunice area

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Louisiana Water Company (LAWCO) in Eunice is rescinding the Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for its City of Eunice service area. Water samples were collected, tested and verified that the water is safe for consumption. LAWCO reports its water system is back to normal operating pressures and operations.
From left, attorney Brigette Piattoly and Michelle Benoit at Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, attorney Brigette Piattoly and Michelle Benoit at Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Animal shelter is focus of criminal probe

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Actions emanating from the St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter are under criminal investigation. “Are you announcing there is an investigation?” asked Council member Harold Taylor. “Yes.

Themes to 40 years of crime history

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Crime in Eunice has been an ever-changing story, but with definite themes through the years. On Monday, outgoing Police Chief Randy Fontenot discussed the four decades he has been in law enforcement in Eunice.

LSU Eunice awards 161 degrees

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Louisiana State University Eunice awarded 161 degrees during Commencement Ceremonies on Friday at the LSU Eunice HPRE Center. LSUE honored students whom graduated in both the Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 semesters.
Graduating Summa Cum Laude honors with a grade point average of 3.8 to 4.0 are, from left, Tyler Thibodeaux, Haley Marie Harrison Lange, Wilda Agnus Boutte, Maria Diane Gallent-Smilie, Adam Scott Dore. The graduates are pictured with, from left, Dwight Jodon, Chancellor’s Medal recipient; Valencia Sarpy Jones, LSU Board of Supervisors chairperson; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Dr. John Hamlin, vice chancellor of Academic Affairs. (Photos courtesy of LSUE)

Graduating Summa Cum Laude honors with a grade point average of 3.8 to 4.0 are, from left, Tyler Thibodeaux, Haley Marie Harrison Lange, Wilda Agnus Boutte, Maria Diane Gallent-Smilie, Adam Scott Dore. The graduates are pictured with, from left, Dwight Jodon, Chancellor’s Medal recipient; Valencia Sarpy Jones, LSU Board of Supervisors chairperson; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor; Dr. John Hamlin, vice chancellor of Academic Affairs. (Photos courtesy of LSUE)

LSUE releases Chancellor’s List

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Louisiana State University Eunice has named 410 students to the Fall Semester 2022 Chancellor's List in recognition of their academic achievement. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, a full-time student must maintain a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale during the semester.