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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

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Melancons honored as Acadia Parish Leaders in Philanthropy Award recipients

Rebecca Chaisson

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.

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City, School Board, PSC candidates offer views at forum

Rebecca Chaisson

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

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Time for some fun on 2nd St.

Rebecca Chaisson

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.

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Constitutional admendments on the Nov. 8 ballot

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

In addition to the various state, regional and municipal elections, voters face a hefty lift this year, asked to consider 11 proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution. Though it’s not a record number, the list of amendments was long enough that lawmakers split them across the Nov. 8 and Dec.

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Schedule set for 85th Rice Festival

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

In addition to an outstanding line-up of musical entertainment, the 85th International Rice Festival will feature many activities and events on and around historic North Parkerson Avenue.

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Eunice News to publish names of locals owed money by state

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Next Thursday in The Eunice News, you’ll find a list of St. Landry Parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana. The state currently has millions of dollars it wants to return to its rightful owner, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M.

Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director, presented Mayor Scott Fontenot with the Circle of Excellence Award that Keep Eunice Beautiful was awarded at the Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference on Oct. 11 and 12 in Baton Rouge.From left, are board members Randy Cooper, Francine Hughes, Fran Guillory and Baltakis; Mayor Fontenot; and board member Andrea West. Members not shown are David Simpson, Mark Dupre, Becky Pucheu, Connie Thibodeaux and Elvonia Reed. (Photo courtesy of David Simpson)

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Keep Eunice Beautiful earns Circle of Excellence award

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Keep Eunice Beautiful earned a $500 cash award and a plaque as a Circle of Excellence chapter during the Keep Louisiana Beautiful state conference. The award is based on several factors such as conducting litter cleanup events and participating with Keep Louisiana Beautiful.

Eunice chief of police candidates.

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Political candidates make their case at Eunice political forum

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Candidates in seven local races participated in the Eunice Chamber of Commerce political forum held Tuesday at LSUE. The Chamber and LSUE Student Government Association sponsored the forum moderated by Van Reed, St. Landry Parish Emergency Preparedness director and public information officer.