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Jerry Devillier, third from left, makes a point using his harmonica during an interview for a UL Lafayette traditional music class. The interview is to be included in archives at UL Lafayette. From left, are Michael Doucet, Dr Chad Huval, Devillier, Renee Reed and Julie Babineaux. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Jerry Devillier interviewed for UL Lafayette archives

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

At 84 years old, Jerry Devillier has stories to tell and for more than three hours he told some of them during an interview for UL Lafayette’s traditional music course. Devillier is a preeminent Cajun harmonica player.

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Tri-Parish jobless rates down

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Tri-Parish unemployment rates are down compared to a year ago and the workforce is nearly unchanged, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce — people working and those looking for a job — totaled 67,279 in August, the latest job number released by the Commission.

Connie Thibodeaux

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Connie Thibodeaux announces for Ward 4 seat

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Dear citizens of Ward 4 Eunice, As your presently serving Councilwoman for Ward 4, Connie Thibodeaux, I am formally announcing my candidacy for re-election for councilwoman Ward 4, City of Eunice. I have been a Eunice resident since 1977.

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Burn ban declared for St. Landry Parish

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

St. Landry Parish Government has issued a burn ban in the parish effective today. The ban includes anything with an open flame that produces an ember. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire.

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Eunice Junior High will be closed today and Wednesday

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Eunice Junior High School is experiencing electrical issues and will be closed today and Wednesday to resolve the issues, according to a notice from the St. Landry Parish School Board.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, October 3, 2022

CDA Court #208 meeting set Monday Court Unit 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jeanmard Hall, North 3rd. All members are reminded to bring any non-perishable item to contribute to the ongoing support of the Eunice Food Bank.

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Cajun Indians are part of Mowata story

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 30, 2022

Several weeks ago, I reported the oft-told story that the Mowata community in Acadia Parish got its name because nobody could find a board long enough to print the original name of Morewater. I have long suspected that the story was suspect, but had never heard anything to contradict it.

Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old. From left, are Firefighter/operator Ben Brown with daughter, Landry Brooks, 1 month old; Firefighter/operator Christian Walker with his 2-month-old son Stephen Russell; Firefighter/operator Blake Smith with his 3 month old daughter, Paisley Grace; Firefighter/operator Ryan Daville with his 8-month-old son, Ellis Scott; and Capt. Garrett Daville with 9-month-old son, Slade Noble. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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