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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Christmas Fest at Eunice Community Garden set Dec. 2 The Eunice Community Garden will hold its 5th annual Christmas Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Randy Miller, organizer and director of Eunice Community Garden, needs groups or individuals to help decorate this year.
Cynthia Tanner, a volunteer for many years at the Eunice Food Bank, is pictured at the Eunice Food Bank. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is set for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Cynthia Tanner, a volunteer for many years at the Eunice Food Bank, is pictured at the Eunice Food Bank. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is set for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive needs volunteers, donations

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The season for giving is almost here. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left at Tuesday’s committee meetings in Opelousas are Renee Aymond, Tiffany Nolan and Mary Ellen Donatto. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left at Tuesday’s committee meetings in Opelousas are Renee Aymond, Tiffany Nolan and Mary Ellen Donatto. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

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School tax of 9.9 mills proposed by panel

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The St. Landry Parish School Board is prepared to move a proposed parishwide 9.9-mill property tax resolution forward for consideration at a December meeting, following a Finance Committee decision on Tuesday night.
Chad Lemelle is principal at Central Middle School in Eunice. (File photo)

Chad Lemelle is principal at Central Middle School in Eunice. (File photo)

Lemelle appointed Central Middle principal

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Chad Lemelle arrives at Central Middle School as its new principal. Lemelle served as the assistant principal at Eunice High School prior to his post at Central Middle. Lemelle said, “It is a true honor and privilege to be selected to serve as the new principal of Central Middle School.

Clerk warns about deed scam

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is warning the public about Recorded Deed Notice Scam being sent out to the public. The scam begins with a letter urging property owners obtain a copy of their Property Assessment Profile.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 17, 2025
Christmas Fest at Eunice Community Garden set Dec. 2 The Eunice Community Garden will hold its 5th annual Christmas Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Randy Miller, organizer and director of Eunice Community Garden, needs groups or individuals to help decorate this year.

Native gardens, start small

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 14, 2025
Most native gardeners are not purists and start small. It is not necessary to transform your entire yard into a native prairie. Starting small can be accomplished in a variety of ways. It can be as simple as adding native plants to blend with current plants.

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Council eyes more derelict properties

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 14, 2025
Derelict properties were again the main topic of discussion at a Eunice City Council meeting as the mayor and council members discussed four structures deemed an “imminent danger to (the) public.” Those four properties are 421 Acadia St., 416 Pierotti St., 1141 West Ash Ave. and 910 West Ash Ave.
Rasheed Saleem Rideaux

Rasheed Saleem Rideaux

St. Landry Parish worker busted

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, November 13, 2025
A St. Landry Parish animal control employee was snared in a drug bust on Thursday. Rasheed Saleem Rideaux, 46, of the 300 block of Azeline Drive, Opelousas, is charged with possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and Adderall.