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Tri-Parish unemployment rates down, workforce up

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Tri-Parish unemployment rates in April were down from a year ago and the workforce increased, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April of 3.5% is tied for the lowest in series history. The rate of 3.
Seven members of McNeese’s rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo. From left to right: Isaac Richard, Waylon Bourgeois, Gavin Soileau, Kamryn Duncan, Kade Sonnier, Ryder Sanford, Shea Fournier and coach Justin Browning.

Seven members of McNeese’s rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo. From left to right: Isaac Richard, Waylon Bourgeois, Gavin Soileau, Kamryn Duncan, Kade Sonnier, Ryder Sanford, Shea Fournier and coach Justin Browning.

Eunice student is on McNeese rodeo team

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
With the last two rodeos on the season complete, the McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region and the women’s team has finished in third place.
St. Landry Parish emergency alert

St. Landry Parish emergency alert

St. Landry Parish rolls out emergency alert system

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
St. Landry Parish Government has announced a new tool to assist it with emergency preparedness just in time for hurricane season. The Parish has set up a telephone-based mass notifications system to warn citizens about local emergencies, hazards, and other threats.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Garage sale at FUMC June 4 First United Methodist Church in Eunice, at 501 S. 5th, will have a garage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Any 65-year-old and older customer can receive 5 free pieces of clothing. Limited supply and only clothing pieces.

Hillary’s long journey home

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 27, 2022
The solemn bugle tones of “Taps” and the 21-gun salute from a military honor guard were long overdue when Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau was finally laid to rest in Cedar Hill cemetery in Washington on May 21. Nearly 80 years overdue.
The Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission (Acadia Parish Tourist Commission) unveiled its new brand and logo during a program Tuesday morning at The Crying Eagle Lodge near Basile. Among those on hand for the event were, from left, Sharon Calcote, Byways director, Louisiana Office of Tourism; Nancy Loewer, executive director, Acadia Commission; and Wynne Waltman, part of the creative team that designed the new logo and brand. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

The Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission (Acadia Parish Tourist Commission) unveiled its new brand and logo during a program Tuesday morning at The Crying Eagle Lodge near Basile. Among those on hand for the event were, from left, Sharon Calcote, Byways director, Louisiana Office of Tourism; Nancy Loewer, executive director, Acadia Commission; and Wynne Waltman, part of the creative team that designed the new logo and brand. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Acadia Parish Tourism Commission rebrands

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Crying Eagle Lodge near Basile was the perfect setting for the unveiling of the new brand for the Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission Tuesday morning. The Lodge is a little-known jewel of Acadia located just off La. 97 in the northwest corner of the parish.
Chef Tory McPhail

Chef Tory McPhail

Area chefs among those chosen for seafood cook-off

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 27, 2022
Area chefs are among the dozen selected to compete in the 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. They are among eight first-time competitors vying to take the crown of King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood. This year’s competition will be held June 7 at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette.
Andre Guillory, left, vice president and chief customer officer, and Bill Fontenot, center, president and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings, present a $500,000 check to Raymond Hebert, right, CEO of the Community Foundation of Acadiana. (Submitted photo)

Andre Guillory, left, vice president and chief customer officer, and Bill Fontenot, center, president and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings, present a $500,000 check to Raymond Hebert, right, CEO of the Community Foundation of Acadiana. (Submitted photo)

Cleco donates $500,000 to support non-profits

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 27, 2022
Cleco Power donated $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Acadiana to support and fund projects across their seven-parish service region.
LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson

LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson

LSUE’s Sorenson appointed to community college board

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 27, 2022
LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson will become part of national leadership for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as a member of the Board of Directors, it was announced at the organization’s national conference earlier this month.
Ralph Zuke, a St. Louis, Missouri, Rotarian pedals Eunice Rotarian Coby Clavier at VFW Post 8971 on Thursday. Zuke was headed to the Rotary International Convention in Houston and raising money to eradicate polio. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Ralph Zuke, a St. Louis, Missouri, Rotarian pedals Eunice Rotarian Coby Clavier at VFW Post 8971 on Thursday. Zuke was headed to the Rotary International Convention in Houston and raising money to eradicate polio. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Rotarian pedals to eradicate polio

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 27, 2022
Ralph Zuke, a Rotarian from St. Louis, Missouri, made a pit stop in Eunice at noon Thursday at the VFW Post 8971 as he pedaled towing a “Barcalounger Rickshaw” on his way to the Rotary International Convention in Houston. Zuke’s 1,000 mile trip is in support of Rotary’s mission of eradicating polio.