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Officer demoted, reasons detailed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
Eunice Police Lt. Stephanie Myers was demoted to police officer in a disciplinary action approved by the Board of Aldermen, according to a letter released by Mayor Scott Fontenot on Friday.
From left, are LSUE Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, Linda Perrodin, Stephanie Guillory and Margaret Frey at a celebration of LSUE’s 55th year. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, are LSUE Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, Linda Perrodin, Stephanie Guillory and Margaret Frey at a celebration of LSUE’s 55th year. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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LSUE holds a birthday party for its 55th year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 16, 2022
Dr. Stephen Guempel, retired vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at LSUE, was one of the last people to make a comment during the birthday party for LSUE’s 55th year. The party was held in the recently renamed Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the campus. Mumphrey was the first chancellor.
Rutted fields are seen throughout the Louisiana rice belt. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter)

Rutted fields are seen throughout the Louisiana rice belt. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter)

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Rain slowed rice harvest

Derek Albert / LSU AgCenter
Friday, September 16, 2022
Louisiana rice farmers are certainly having a sense of deja vu as this year’s harvest comes to a close, as they’ve seen consistent, near-daily rainfall that has hampered their operations.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Acadian Ambulance hosting Acadia Parish Health Fair Acadian Ambulance and Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, in collaboration with the Office of Public Health Region 4 and Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, are hosting a health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Sept.
In prayer are first responders during Sunday evening’s 911 ceremony.

In prayer are first responders during Sunday evening’s 911 ceremony.

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911 attacks remembered

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The 21st anniversary of the 911 terrorists attacks was solemnly honored, recognized and remembered during an In Honor and Remembrance ceremony sponsored by the Woodmen Life Chapter 243. VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 243, and the DAV chapter also hosted the event.

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St. Landry Parish Tourism to launch Allons Manger

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Allons Manger! Let’s eat! St. Landry Parish Tourism, the official destination marketing organization for the parish, is launching Allons Manger, a new rewards program that aims to support local restaurants. The passport is free for restaurants to participate and for diners to enjoy.

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DeVillier, Butler, Cloud earn LABI’s top score

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
State Reps. Phillip DeVillier, District 41, and Rhonda Butler, District 38, received the top score from Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) for pro-business votes in the Legislature.
The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds is to be moved to a site at Kentwood. (File photo)

The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds is to be moved to a site at Kentwood. (File photo)

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Confederate monument now headed to Kentwood

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Harlan Kirgan Editor In an about-face, the monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds will be moved to Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery and Museum near Kentwood. Camp Moore was the mentioned as the first location for the 102-year-old monument.
LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson welcomes those attending the Destination Brunch of the Acadia Parish Tourism Commission. From left, are Nancy Loewer, Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission; Sorenson; Carey Lawson, executive director of the LSUE Foundation and University Advancement; and Jeff Willis, LSUE athletic director. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson welcomes those attending the Destination Brunch of the Acadia Parish Tourism Commission. From left, are Nancy Loewer, Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission; Sorenson; Carey Lawson, executive director of the LSUE Foundation and University Advancement; and Jeff Willis, LSUE athletic director. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Tourism at LSUE

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The importance of education and the impact of LSU Eunice on the area were presented to the Acadia Parish Tourism Commission at its quarterly meeting on Tuesday. LSU Eunice hosted the commission meeting at the Anthony Mumphrey Center on the campus for a Destination Brunch that including a tour.

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Board OKs action against officer

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
After an executive session, the Eunice Board of Aldermen approved disciplinary action against Eunice Police Lt. Stephanie Myers. Details about the action or what caused Myers to be the focus of Board action was not discussed.