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Plans are in motion to construct two detention ponds in Church Point, one in the Low Bottom area, and another near Corporation Street. The ponds, funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will help to alleviate flooding in the community. (Above) Pictured are Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Ward 1 Council member Christine Semien and Ward 5 Council member Errol "Slu" Comeaux in the Low Bottom area.

Plans are in motion to construct two detention ponds in Church Point, one in the Low Bottom area, and another near Corporation Street. The ponds, funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will help to alleviate flooding in the community. (Above) Pictured are Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Ward 1 Council member Christine Semien and Ward 5 Council member Errol "Slu" Comeaux in the Low Bottom area.

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Water, water go away

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
By: Claudette Olivier Church Point Editor Church Point is no stranger to the rain, having endured water in homes and business during the Flood of 2016 as well as flooded streets during heavy downpours. But clear skies, in the form of two planned detention ponds funded by a $2.

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Louisiana surpasses 18,000 from COVID-19

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Baton Rouge–Louisiana has officially surpassed 18,000 COVID-19 deaths since the state recorded its first COVID-19 death on March 14, 2020. The Louisiana Department of Health reported 18,009 people have died in its Friday COVID-19 data update.
Irma Boulet Darphin’s home features several items from her time serving as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. Darphin turned 100 on Aug. 8. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

Irma Boulet Darphin’s home features several items from her time serving as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. Darphin turned 100 on Aug. 8. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

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WWII nurse marks a century of life

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
By Claudette Olivier The Church Point News This October will mark 79 years since Irma Boulet Darphin set sail for England as a U.S. Army nurse in World War II, but just recently, she also marked another important milestone — her 100th birthday. Darphin made a century of life on Aug.

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Human skull found in a vacant home

Myra Miller
Monday, September 26, 2022
On Sunday, at 12:57 p.m. a human skull was found. Following the call in, the area was taped off and the coroner was notified. The property owner was notified and after speaking with the property owner, the Eunice Police Department released the scene shortly after 2 p.m.
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Myra Miller
Monday, September 26, 2022
KEB sets Fall Trash Bash on Oct. 22 On Saturday, Oct. 22, Keep Eunice Beautiful and the City of Eunice will hold a Fall Trash Bash where residents, clubs and associations, schools, churches, businesses, and residents of all ages will come together to clean up our city.
Gorgeous satsuma fruit ready to be eaten. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Gorgeous satsuma fruit ready to be eaten. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

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Growing citrus in containers

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures.
Slim’s in Kinder before the once famous dance hall was demolished. (Kinder Courier News photo)

Slim’s in Kinder before the once famous dance hall was demolished. (Kinder Courier News photo)

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Once famous dance halls disappearing

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
By Carissa Hebert The Kinder Courier News Dance halls like Slim’s were popular places in America between the 1920s (The Roaring 20s) to the early 80s when technology like computers, internet and cell phones began changing the way the world operates.
The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

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St. Landry Parish Council appoints Stelly as the new Registrar of Voters

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
By: Claudette Olivier LSN Editor The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.

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UL Lafayette announces homecoming week activities

Myra Miller
Friday, September 23, 2022
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022. The game will kick off at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Cajun Field.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 22, 2022
ABC Wild Game Dinner set Oct. 4 The Acadian Baptist Center will have a Wild Game Dinner beginnning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Acadian Baptist Center, 1202 Academy Drive, Eunice. Cooking Demos and booths will be from 5 to 7 p.m. and a program in the Worship Center will begin at 7 p.m.