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Former Mayor Kenneth Peart’s Smiley Express brightens the 2021 Eunice Christmas Parade. The parade is scheduled on Dec. 15 (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Former Mayor Kenneth Peart’s Smiley Express brightens the 2021 Eunice Christmas Parade. The parade is scheduled on Dec. 15 (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Christmas season is about to launch

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Thanksgiving leftovers are in the freezer or refrigerator as Christmas season begins in Eunice. The kickoff event is the Christmas Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Eunice Community Garden, located behind the DMV at 2101 West Ash. The festival is free.
The average cost in Louisiana of ingredients for a Turkey Day spread for 10 people is $50.43, according to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. That’s down $6.98 from last year’s state average and $13.62 less than the 2022 national average. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

The average cost in Louisiana of ingredients for a Turkey Day spread for 10 people is $50.43, according to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. That’s down $6.98 from last year’s state average and $13.62 less than the 2022 national average. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

Thanksgiving budgets: Dollars and sense

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
In Louisiana and across America, consumers have been coping with rising grocery costs all year. With Thanksgiving approaching, there’s finally good news for local shoppers preparing for a big holiday meal. The average cost in Louisiana of ingredients for a Turkey Day spread for 10 people is $50.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 21, 2022
Parade of Lights scheduled for Dec. 15 The Eunice Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Christmas Parade, “Parade of Lights,” set for 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Sponsors are in need for the success of the parade. Parade entries are $25 each. The parade will begin at North 2nd and continue down Park Avenue.
The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV. The food bank is in need of all non-perishables, canned goods, all staples, toiletries, hygiene items, diapers, dry goods, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice, flour, dry beans, toilet paper, paper towels, tuna fish, etc. Monetary donations are always welcomed. The director of the Eunice Food Bank, Mary Ann Guillory, added, “We are in need of everything. Our c

The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV. The food bank is in need of all non-perishables, canned goods, all staples, toiletries, hygiene items, diapers, dry goods, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice, flour, dry beans, toilet paper, paper towels, tuna fish, etc. Monetary donations are always welcomed. The director of the Eunice Food Bank, Mary Ann Guillory, added, “We are in need of everything. Our c

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive set for Dec. 6

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV.

Give thanks, share your blessings

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
1849 was a really bad year for Louisiana. In the spring the state was swamped by one of our worst floods ever, almost as bad as the Great Flood of 1927. Yellow fever swept through the state during the hot days of summer. Fall brought an onslaught of insects that devoured crops just before harvest.

St. Landry Chamber Foundation launches scholarship campaign

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
The St. Landry Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is hosting its Inaugural Annual Fund Campaign from Monday to Jan. 6, 2023. The campaign is called, The Future Is Bright. The St. Landry Chamber Foundation benefits the community through annual gifts from partners and parish residents.
Lance Pitre

Lance Pitre

Pitre elected to RV Parks & Campgrounds board

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the election of David “Lance” Pitre as their new Area 5 representative for the Board of Directors.
Rick Pavlu

Rick Pavlu

Retired pastor is also a botanist

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
Rick Pavlu from Church Point was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Pavlu, a botanist, is a retired pastor of Point Church in Church Point. He served as pastor for the past 40 years.

School Board OKs consolidation

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a plan to revamp elementary education in Opelousas at a special meeting Thursday.
Kip Bertrand holds up a new 2023 LSUE Foundation flag that businesses can purchase for $200 each. Bertrand’s goal is to sell 200 to beat last year’s sales of 100. For more information, or to purchase a flag, call Ray Zorn at LSUE at 337-550-1281. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Kip Bertrand holds up a new 2023 LSUE Foundation flag that businesses can purchase for $200 each. Bertrand’s goal is to sell 200 to beat last year’s sales of 100. For more information, or to purchase a flag, call Ray Zorn at LSUE at 337-550-1281. (Photo by Myra Miller)

LSUE Foundation Flag

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
Kip Bertrand holds up a new 2023 LSUE Foundation flag that businesses can purchase for $200 each. Bertrand’s goal is to sell 200 to beat last year’s sales of 100. For more information, or to purchase a flag, call Ray Zorn at LSUE at 337-550-1281. (Photo by Myra Miller)