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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 14, 2022
CFMA Scholarship to be awarded CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) Acadiana Charter Chapter will be awarding a $500 scholarship starting with the fall semester, $250 per semester.
Speaking at lectern is U.S. Rep. Mike Lee at town hall meeting in in Pine Prairie on July 6. Seated, from left, are Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, Evangeline Parish School Board President Wayne Dardeau, Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West, Pastor Kevin West of First Baptist Church Ville Platte, and Pine Prairie Council Members Tammy Buxton and Gilbert Bordelon. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Speaking at lectern is U.S. Rep. Mike Lee at town hall meeting in in Pine Prairie on July 6. Seated, from left, are Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, Evangeline Parish School Board President Wayne Dardeau, Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West, Pastor Kevin West of First Baptist Church Ville Platte, and Pine Prairie Council Members Tammy Buxton and Gilbert Bordelon. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Johnson: Louisiana is ready for ‘red tsunami’

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Two days after celebrating the country’s independence, U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, who represents the state’s fourth district, held a town hall meeting in Pine Prairie. The congressman acknowledged all the bad news dominating the headlines today. “There’s a lot of bad things going on,” he said.
Marcella Prejean was surprised with a celebration event honoring her working at the hospital for 50 years. From left, are CEO of Acadian Medical Center Kevin Frank, Natalie Lemelle, associate chief financial officer; Prejean; Janice Jones, chief financial officer; and Julie Paul, chief nursing officer. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Marcella Prejean was surprised with a celebration event honoring her working at the hospital for 50 years. From left, are CEO of Acadian Medical Center Kevin Frank, Natalie Lemelle, associate chief financial officer; Prejean; Janice Jones, chief financial officer; and Julie Paul, chief nursing officer. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hospital employee honored for 50 years of service

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Her one and only job for the past 50 years is working at the hospital in Eunice. Marcella Rider Prejean began her job and career 50 years ago at the age of 17. She began working at Moosa Memorial Hospital in data processing under the administrator and CEO Doug Longman.

Aldermen give extra time for property

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The owner of property at 241 E. Oak Ave. has 30 days to remedy problems before the city takes action. The Eunice Board of Aldermen voted to allow owner Lawrence Vallery Jr. the extra time after it was explained he has health problems.
Sarah Dake, a representative from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy’s office, presents a document to Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot signifying the transfer of the Liberty Theatre Annex from the U.S. Park Service to the city at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sarah Dake, a representative from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy’s office, presents a document to Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot signifying the transfer of the Liberty Theatre Annex from the U.S. Park Service to the city at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City presented Liberty document

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The document may be ceremonial, but the mayor and Board of Aldermen were presented a ceremonial document transferring the Liberty Theatre Annex from the National Park Service to the city at Tuesday’s city meeting. Sarah Dake, of U.S. Sen.
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Myra Miller
Monday, July 11, 2022
Satellite Social Club BBQ fundraiser set The Satellite Social & Civic Club Inc. will have its annual BBQ Fundraiser from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. July 16. Pickup will be at the Southeast Neighborhood Center Pavilion, 101 City Ave., Eunice.
Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act children’s classic about the special relationship between a young pig, played by Lillian Veillon, and a barnyard spider, played by Reagan Hill. The play is directed by Lauren Bourgeois, Becky Broussard and Jody L. Powell, and written by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the story by E.B. White. Tickets for this family-friendl

Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act children’s classic about the special relationship between a young pig, played by Lillian Veillon, and a barnyard spider, played by Reagan Hill. The play is directed by Lauren Bourgeois, Becky Broussard and Jody L. Powell, and written by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the story by E.B. White. Tickets for this family-friendl

Performances continue at Eunice Players’ Theatre

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 8, 2022
Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m.
A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier. From left are Judge Ellis Daigle, Jacob Bergeron, president; Pat Dossman, vice president; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Nickie Toups, secretary; Michelle DeRouen, Kitty Jo Deshotel, Donnie Richard, Carey Lawson, Erika Fontenot, Jacque Pucheu and Dwight Jodon, board members. (S

A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier. From left are Judge Ellis Daigle, Jacob Bergeron, president; Pat Dossman, vice president; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Nickie Toups, secretary; Michelle DeRouen, Kitty Jo Deshotel, Donnie Richard, Carey Lawson, Erika Fontenot, Jacque Pucheu and Dwight Jodon, board members. (S

Eunice Rotary Club inducts officers

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 8, 2022
A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier.
Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana

Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana

Rev. Samuel Fontana is new pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana is the new pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. His official first day at the church was July 4. Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette recently posted appointments throughout the parishes and one included Father Sam Fontana. Fontana, born on Feb.