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Myra Miller

Monday, September 12, 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.

From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Caroline Manuel and LSUE Athletic Director Jeff Willis. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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College town banner

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 9, 2022

The last of the LSUE banners was placed Wednesday morning in front of the Liberty Theater. With the sponsorship and donations from Dr. Caroline Manuel of Caroline Manuel Orthodonist, downtown 2nd street is looking like a junior college town. Dr.

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Trouble on the road to anywhere

Jim Bradshaw

Friday, September 9, 2022

Back in the days when there were no NFL games to keep us glued to the screen of our choice, we regularly piled into my Dad’s old Pontiac on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to take a ride in the country.

Map of the Old Spanish Trail completed in 1916. The trail was one of the nation’s first intercontinental highways from coast to coast..

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Rayne celebrating the Old Spanish Trail

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 9, 2022

By Lisa Soileaux Rayne Acadian-Tribune RAYNE — Rayne’s Old Spanish Trail Committee announced that the annual Old Spanish Trail (OST) Day is scheduled Sept. 17 at the Rayne Civic Center and Frog Festival Pavilion.

From left, are Dr. Hawk Cambron and Kim Bellon, FNP-C. (Submitted photo)

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Louisiana Family Practice makes healthy changes, designated a WellSpot by LDH

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 9, 2022

Louisiana Family Practice has been designated a Level 2 WellSpot by the Louisiana Department of Health. WellSpots are spaces and places in Louisiana that voluntarily implement healthy changes in their environment to help their employees and community live well.

Kyle LeBouef

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Kyle LeBouef announces for chief of police

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 9, 2022

Kyle LeBouef has announced he is a candidate for Eunice Police Chief in the November election. I was born June 5, 1961 in Eunice. My parents are James LeBouef (deceased) and Carol Ann Fournerat LeBouef. I have three siblings. Scotty LeBouef (deceased), Troy LeBouef, and LaRaie LeBouef.

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Parish travel budget soars

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 9, 2022

The St. Landry Parish Council was forced to face a travel expense out of whack with its budget and the same can be said for the administration. The Council is about $17,000 over budget and the administration is about $10,000 over its travel budget.

Safety and security measures for the St. Landry Parish School Board athletic events were announced Thursday. From left, are Clarissa Johnson, St. Landry Parish athletic director; superintendent Patrick Jenkins, superintendent; Julius Alcindor, Opelousas mayor; and Martin McClendon, Opelousas police chief. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Athletic event security

Tom Dodge

Friday, September 9, 2022

The St. Landry Parish School Board is implementing several safety and security plans for athletic events including a clear bag policy and online ticket purchases. “It is an exciting time of the year as the athletes begin participating in their different sports,” Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said.

Queen Elizabeth II is shown during a parade in Tampa, Florida, with Eunice resident Donna Baltakis at right in the background. (Submitted photo)

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Eunice resident shares her encounter with Queen Elizabeth

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 9, 2022

The death of Queen Elizabeth II prompted Eunice resident Donna Baltakis to share her encounter with the queen. The queen died at the age of 96 on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after serving 70 years on the throne.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Second annual Christmas Fest set Dec. 1 The second annual Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival is set for Dec. 1 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. The free event will be held on the grounds of the Eunice Community Garden located behind the DMV at 2101 West Ash in Eunice.