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Candidates raise more than $30K

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 28, 2022
Eunice chief of police candidate Kyle LeBouef leads his opponents in fundraising and campaign expenses, according to financial disclosures on the Louisiana Board of Ethics website. The 30-day campaign finance reports due 30 days before the election show LeBouef with $19,631.
Halloween at LSUE in 2021.

Halloween at LSUE in 2021.

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Halloween fun starts

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 28, 2022
Today, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., LSUE will host its Trunk or Treat on the east parking lot. The event is free. Last year there were 1,722 visitors counted for an evening of treats. Trick or Treat for Eunice is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. St.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Meet and Greet to be held Tuesday A coalition of concerned citizens will host a Meet and Greet with local candidates vying for public office. The Meet and Greet will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Northwest Community Center pavilion.
Fall Trash Bash

Fall Trash Bash

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Keep Eunice Beautiful Fall Trash Bash

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Keep Eunice Beautiful held its Fall Trash Bash on Saturday. Many of the 58 volunteers met at City Hall for a photo after picking up 32 30-gallon bags of trash weighing about 960 pounds.
Ira “Iry” LeJeune

Ira “Iry” LeJeune

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LeJeune honored today

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Center for Louisiana Studies announces the unveiling of a new marker celebrating legendary Cajun musician Ira “Iry” LeJeune in Church Point at 5 p.m. today. The City of Church Point has declared October 27 as “Iry LeJeune Day” to honor native son and legendary Cajun musician.

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Downtown entertainment, Halloween events on tap

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Several events are planned for Eunice through Monday. Tonight, the second Fall into Downtown is schedule to begin at 6 p.m. on 2nd Street. Live music will be Three Thirty Seven, and Lost Bayou Ramblers. The event is free and there will be food vendors. On Sunday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Caleb Aguillard hands his ID to Cynthia Martin as he votes at Eunice City Hall on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Caleb Aguillard hands his ID to Cynthia Martin as he votes at Eunice City Hall on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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146 cast ballots in early voting here

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
As of Tuesday, 146 ballots had been cast in early voting at the Eunice City Hall for the Nov. 8 election. In St. Landry Parish, 675 votes had been cast in person. Total votes cast in early voting in the parish tallied 2,093, according to Secretary of State’s website.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux, left, Sgt. Thomas Kimrey spoke at the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee meeting on school safety on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Eddie Thibodeaux, left, Sgt. Thomas Kimrey spoke at the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee meeting on school safety on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Locking doors is fundamental to school security

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A fundamental to school security is as simple as keeping doors locked. Sgt. Thomas Kimrey gave that assessment to the St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee at meeting Monday. Kimrey is heading a safe school program for St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.