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McNeese State University senior Kaleb LeDay performs with the university’s zydeco band, Zyde-Pokes. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)

McNeese State University senior Kaleb LeDay performs with the university’s zydeco band, Zyde-Pokes. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)

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Accounting major finds way to keep family tradition alive

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
At McNeese State University, Kinder senior Kaleb LeDay continues to explore and develop his musical passions while working on his accounting degree, thanks to McNeese’s very own zydeco band, the Zyde-Pokes. This performing group was created through the W.A.
Love Eunice.

Love Eunice.

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City clears 11 properties off condemned list

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Eunice aldermen cleared 11 properties from the code enforcement condemned list at Tuesday’s city meeting. Five other properties remain on a list to begin condemnation proceedings. Stan Feucht, city attorney, said there were issues with the notices sent to owners of the five remaining properties.
LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, right, and Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy are inside the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at the LSU Eunice Allied Health Campus in Lafayette. On Wednesday, the two groups announced a $700,000 expansion. (Photo courtesy of LSU Eunice)

LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, right, and Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy are inside the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at the LSU Eunice Allied Health Campus in Lafayette. On Wednesday, the two groups announced a $700,000 expansion. (Photo courtesy of LSU Eunice)

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LSUE, Ochsner Lafayette General announce extended partnership

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Louisiana State University at Eunice and Ochsner Lafayette General announce a contribution of nearly $700,000 towards expansion in LSUE’s Allied Health programs, the two groups unveiled on Wednesday.

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Vet Fest aims to help veterans

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Veterans are almost certain to find something helpful at the first Vet Fest at LSUE scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday “People don’t use 80% of their benefits,” said Pamela Veillon, LA Vet Corps navigator at LSU Eunice.
Eunice High School.

Eunice High School.

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Eunice High ranked in top 100 in Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Eunice High School and the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts are the only two high schools in St. Landry Parish to be in top 100 ranked public schools U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best High Schools.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 9, 2022
Pickleball offered at LSUE gym Pickleball will be offered at LSUE gymnasium from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. May 14. Beginners are welcomed. No experience needed. Paddles and balls are provided and coaches are available to teach you.
St. Landry Parish Council members were reassured the new trash pickup service to start in October will be successful. From left, are Jack Ortego, Jody Powell, Richard LeBouef and Edward Briscoe, all of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council members were reassured the new trash pickup service to start in October will be successful. From left, are Jack Ortego, Jody Powell, Richard LeBouef and Edward Briscoe, all of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish Council reassured about trash service to start in Oct.

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
St. Landry Parish Council members were reassured that the company that will start making garbage collections in October will be able to perform the job. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St.
The St. Landry Parish School Board meeting was packed iwith people on Thursday protesting the possible closing or consolidation of schools. The protest was calmed when School Board President Albert Hayes Jr. announced the issue was not on the meeting’s agenda. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

The St. Landry Parish School Board meeting was packed iwith people on Thursday protesting the possible closing or consolidation of schools. The protest was calmed when School Board President Albert Hayes Jr. announced the issue was not on the meeting’s agenda. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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School closures left off agenda, but draws an energetic crowd

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
For two weeks the St. Landry Parish School Board has discussed consolidating and closing schools, but Thursday the issue was left off the agenda.
Bruce Gaudin

Bruce Gaudin

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Statue to honor Saint Landry

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
Bruce Gaudin with the Opelousas Rotary Club informed the Eunice Rotarians Wednesday about an upcoming Centennial Celebration and Dedication of the statue of St. Landry. The dedication ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on May 24 at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square in Opelousas.
Marianne Addy

Marianne Addy

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Cleco expert offers energy-saving tips

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
Marianne Addy, an energy efficiency marketing analyst with Cleco, gave informative presentation and talked about how to make your home and business more energy efficient at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday.