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Claudette Olivier

Claudette Olivier

Olivier returning to Eunice News

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Claudette Olivier is returning to The Eunice News as its editor. She succeeds Harlan Kirgan, who is retiring. The change is effective today.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, September 22, 2025
Adult Educational Cultural Lecture series at library The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities will present Adult Educational Cultural Lecture Series at the Eunice Public Library. On Sept. 30, Jerry DeVillier will speak on The Harmonica and Cajun Music at 6 p.m. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m.

A symphony of dried flowers

(not verified)
Friday, September 19, 2025
From the Bulb and Blossom Club Dried flowers represent the beauty of life cycles and the passage of time. The summer season in South Louisiana is drawing to a close, gardens are beginning to wither and it is time to prepare your garden for a new phase of life.
Joni Guidry

Joni Guidry

Guidry named Acadia Parish registrar of voters

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
Joni Guidry has been appointed the new Acadia Parish registrar of voters following the recent retirement of long-time registrar Billie Myer. During the Sept. 9 regular meeting of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, Guidry was nominated by Police Juror Troy Lantz.
The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival was held Sept. 12 and 13.. Opening the festival on Friday were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends. The music on Saturday featured performances by Jace Goulas and the Breaux Bridge Aces, 4 Horses, Fred Charlie and the Acadiana Cajuns, Dylan Aucoin and the Judice Ramblers, The Revelers, and Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie. Saturday also featured an honoree presentation to Fred Charlie, who is a Cajun musician, DJ, and preservationist

The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival was held Sept. 12 and 13.. Opening the festival on Friday were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends. The music on Saturday featured performances by Jace Goulas and the Breaux Bridge Aces, 4 Horses, Fred Charlie and the Acadiana Cajuns, Dylan Aucoin and the Judice Ramblers, The Revelers, and Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie. Saturday also featured an honoree presentation to Fred Charlie, who is a Cajun musician, DJ, and preservationist

Fred Charlie honored at Mamou festival

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival was held Sept. 12 and 13.. Opening the festival on Friday were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Lessee Darnel Smith and Ladonna DeVille Schoggins, both of Church Point. Thursday, Sept. 11 Chandler Von Keith Moore and Dedra Elaine Edmond. No addresses available.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Kellie Katherine LeBlanc vs Joseph Wayne Allen Jr. divorce. Ann Johnson Sam vs Travis D. Sam, divorce. Capital One NA vs Tasia D. Mickey’s, open account. Capital One NA vs Marilyn F. Semien, open account.

St. Landry early voting dates set

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
Early voting for the Oct. 11 election will be held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 with the exception of Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the courthouse in Opelousas. There will be no early voting in Eunice.
Robert “Bob” Manuel

Robert “Bob” Manuel

Manuel named Cotton Festival king

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Manuel, a lifelong Ville Platte resident and dedicated community leader, has been named the Cotton Festival king. The 71st annual Louisiana Cotton Festival will be held from Oct. 6 to 12.