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Ira “Iry” LeJeune

LeJeune honored today

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The Center for Louisiana Studies announces the unveiling of a new marker celebrating legendary Cajun musician Ira “Iry” LeJeune in Church Point at 5 p.m. today. The City of Church Point has declared October 27 as “Iry LeJeune Day” to honor native son and legendary Cajun musician.

Downtown entertainment, Halloween events on tap

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Several events are planned for Eunice through Monday. Tonight, the second Fall into Downtown is schedule to begin at 6 p.m. on 2nd Street. Live music will be Three Thirty Seven, and Lost Bayou Ramblers. The event is free and there will be food vendors. On Sunday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Caleb Aguillard hands his ID to Cynthia Martin as he votes at Eunice City Hall on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

146 cast ballots in early voting here

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

As of Tuesday, 146 ballots had been cast in early voting at the Eunice City Hall for the Nov. 8 election. In St. Landry Parish, 675 votes had been cast in person. Total votes cast in early voting in the parish tallied 2,093, according to Secretary of State’s website.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux, left, Sgt. Thomas Kimrey spoke at the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee meeting on school safety on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Locking doors is fundamental to school security

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

A fundamental to school security is as simple as keeping doors locked. Sgt. Thomas Kimrey gave that assessment to the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee at meeting Monday. Kimrey is heading a safe school program for St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

US 190 eastbound at 4th Street in Eunice lane closure announced

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The outside lane of US 190 eastbound near its intersection with 4th Street in Eunice will be closed on from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, weather permitting. The closure is necessary to allow crews to perform repairs to drainage structures.

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Myra Miller

Monday, October 24, 2022

Eunice Bulb meeting set for Nov. 1 The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the home of Barbara Wells. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 6 p.m.

From the Community Foundation of Acadiana

Melancons honored as Acadia Parish Leaders in Philanthropy Award recipients

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, October 21, 2022

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2022 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for Acadia Parish, Sandy and Wayne Melancon. The Melancons made their life together in Crowley and have remained pillars of the Acadia Parish community.

City, School Board, PSC candidates offer views at forum

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, October 21, 2022

Local candidates had a chance to make their case at Eunice Chamber of Commerce political forum held Tuesday at LSUE. And, it was just in time for the seven races. Early voting for the Nov. 8 election begins Tuesday and continues through Nov. 1, excluding Oct. 30.

Alicia Mir

Time for some fun on 2nd St.

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, October 21, 2022

Alicia Mire, city of Eunice tourism director, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. Mire talked about upcoming events that will happen in Eunice. On Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Concealed carry class Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting aone-day multi-state concealed carry permit training class at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.