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As Eunice Players’ Theatre rehearses with these young actors of the cast of “Charlotte’s Web,” they are seeking youth artists, ages 8 to 18, to paint the scenery for the stage. With the guidance of adult artists and teachers, those with a budding talent for drawing and painting will create the visual elements of the play, including the interior of a barn and the exterior of a county fair. In the meantime, the actors will continue to learn their lines and develop their characters for the performances to be h

As Eunice Players’ Theatre rehearses with these young actors of the cast of “Charlotte’s Web,” they are seeking youth artists, ages 8 to 18, to paint the scenery for the stage. With the guidance of adult artists and teachers, those with a budding talent for drawing and painting will create the visual elements of the play, including the interior of a barn and the exterior of a county fair. In the meantime, the actors will continue to learn their lines and develop their characters for the performances to be h

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Players’ Theatre seeks artists

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
As Eunice Players’ Theatre rehearses with these young actors of the cast of “Charlotte’s Web,” they are seeking youth artists, ages 8 to 18, to paint the scenery for the stage.
Front, from left, are Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, PhD, Louisianian Conservationist of the Year, and Margaret Frey, Volunteer Recognition Award. Back, from left, are Annette Parker, Society outgoing president, Steve Nevitt, CPHPS president, Colby LeJeune, Society vice president, John Michael Kelley, speaker and Eric Van Bergen, Ascension Episcopal School Cajun Prairie Project. (Submitted photo)

Front, from left, are Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, PhD, Louisianian Conservationist of the Year, and Margaret Frey, Volunteer Recognition Award. Back, from left, are Annette Parker, Society outgoing president, Steve Nevitt, CPHPS president, Colby LeJeune, Society vice president, John Michael Kelley, speaker and Eric Van Bergen, Ascension Episcopal School Cajun Prairie Project. (Submitted photo)

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Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society recognizes Vidrine

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society held its Spring Symposium and meeting on May 14 at the Ascension Episcopal School’s Youngsville campus. Members of the Society took the opportunity to tour the Cajun Prairie Garden planted by Eric Van Bergen and the Society in the spring of 2019.
Glendale Elementary teacher Keesha Huval assists Zailynne Taylor during a Camp Accelerate class on Tuesday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Glendale Elementary teacher Keesha Huval assists Zailynne Taylor during a Camp Accelerate class on Tuesday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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For many students, school started Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Another school session started Monday in St. Landry Parish as the school district started Camp Accelerate to help students overcome any learning loss that occurred during the COVID pandemic. Classes are being held at Glendale and East elementary schools in Eunice.

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St. Landry Parish sales tax collections slowed from April to May

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections dropped from April to May, but revenues were up 6% through May compared to the same period in 2021, according to St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.
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Myra Miller
Monday, June 6, 2022
CDA meets Monday at parish hall The Court Eunice 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Jeanmard Hall, North 3rd Street. All members are encouraged to attend and bring an item to be donated to the Eunice Food Bank. New membership is always open.
The St. Landry Parish School Board recognized retirees at its Thursday meeting. From left, are Albert Hayes Jr, Board presidnet; Brenda Ardoin, retired from Eunice High as a teacher with 34 years of service; Mary Ellen Donatto, Board member; and Patrick Jenkins, school superintendent. Eighteen retirees were recognized. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

The St. Landry Parish School Board recognized retirees at its Thursday meeting. From left, are Albert Hayes Jr, Board presidnet; Brenda Ardoin, retired from Eunice High as a teacher with 34 years of service; Mary Ellen Donatto, Board member; and Patrick Jenkins, school superintendent. Eighteen retirees were recognized. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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St. Landry Parish School Board honors retirees

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022

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They used to dig for oil

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
When we say that some of the early oil wells in south Louisiana were shallow wells, we mean really shallow. Some of them were dug with long-handled post-hole diggers.
Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point.

Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point.

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Acadia-St. Landry Hospital USDA loan application on hold for hiring new CEO

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
Plans to proceed with a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Health loan application to help fund a new hospital facility in Church Point are on pause until a new hospital CEO is hired. The status of the loan application was brought up during the public comments portion of the Acadia-St.