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Patricia Dossman was honored as Eunice’s Rotarian of the Year at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. Presenting the award was Coby Clavier, immediate past president, who said Dossman is “Rotary through and through.” Dossman called Rotary Club members outstanding citizens. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Patricia Dossman was honored as Eunice’s Rotarian of the Year at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. Presenting the award was Coby Clavier, immediate past president, who said Dossman is “Rotary through and through.” Dossman called Rotary Club members outstanding citizens. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Rotarian of the Year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 12, 2022
Patricia Dossman was honored as Eunice’s Rotarian of the Year at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. Presenting the award was Coby Clavier, immediate past president, who said Dossman is “Rotary through and through.” Dossman called Rotary Club members outstanding citizens. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Of ice, fish, and high-octane booze

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 12, 2022
More than a half century ago, Atchafalaya Basin fish buyers who knew what they were doing stopped at “Uncle Tom” Bernard’s post office before running up or down the river.
Sweet dough pies will be on sale at the Grand Coteau Sweet Dough Pie Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. (Submitted photo)

Sweet dough pies will be on sale at the Grand Coteau Sweet Dough Pie Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. (Submitted photo)

Grand Coteau Sweet Dough Pie Festival set Oct. 29

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Grand Coteau Sweet Dough Pie Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 on the grounds of the Grand Coteau Town Park behind Town Hall, 231 Burleigh Lane.
Water rolls off South 5th Street at the intersecton with West Maple Avenue during Tuesday’s storm that flooded many streets in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Water rolls off South 5th Street at the intersecton with West Maple Avenue during Tuesday’s storm that flooded many streets in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Heavy rain recalls flood in August 2016

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 12, 2022
A rain on Tuesday that flooded Eunice streets brought back memories of a historic deluge in August 2016.

$3.2M La. 13 project starts Monday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that beginning Monday construction will begin on a $3.2 million project on a section of La. 13 from La. 91 to the Evangeline Parish line. The 3.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society to meet The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society will have its annual summer meeting on Aug. 27 at LSUE. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. The meeting will be preceded by a tour of the Eunice prairie, starting at 8 a.m.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 311 degrees during its Summer 2022 Commencement on Friday at the Cajundome, marking the end of an exceptional academic year. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 311 degrees during its Summer 2022 Commencement on Friday at the Cajundome, marking the end of an exceptional academic year. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette awards 311 degrees during Summer 2022 Commencement

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 311 degrees during its Summer 2022 Commencement on Friday at the Cajundome, marking the end of an exceptional academic year.
Jacob Bergeron, president of Eunice Rotary Club, presents a plaque of appreciation to past president of Rotary Club Coby Clavier. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Jacob Bergeron, president of Eunice Rotary Club, presents a plaque of appreciation to past president of Rotary Club Coby Clavier. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Past Rotary president honored

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Jacob Bergeron, president of Eunice Rotary Club, presents a plaque of appreciation to past president of Rotary Club Coby Clavier. (Photo by Myra Miller)