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Julie Landry, daugher of Clovis Crawfish founder Mary Alice Fontenot, is shown in October 2018 at a reading she delivered at the Liberty Theatre. Landry will be in Eunice on April 9 to help celebrate Clovis Crawfish’s 61st birthday (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Julie Landry, daugher of Clovis Crawfish founder Mary Alice Fontenot, is shown in October 2018 at a reading she delivered at the Liberty Theatre. Landry will be in Eunice on April 9 to help celebrate Clovis Crawfish’s 61st birthday (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Clovis Crawfish’s 61st birthday party planned

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 1, 2022
The Clovis Crawfish children’s book series is to be celebrated in a 61st birthday party from 1 to 3 p.m. April 9 at The Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C.C. Duson St., Eunice. Special guest will be Julie Fontenot Landry, daughter of Clovis’s creator, Mary Alice Fontenot.
The Liberty Theatre annex transfer from the National Park Service to the City of Eunice awaits President Biden’s signature. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation for the ownership change. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Liberty Theatre annex transfer from the National Park Service to the City of Eunice awaits President Biden’s signature. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation for the ownership change. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Liberty annex transfer to city clears legislative hurdle

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 1, 2022
The transfer of the Liberty Theatre annex ownership from the National Park Service to the City of Eunice passed the Senate on Thursday. “With a proper restoration, this special landmark will be enjoyed for generations to come,” U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson said.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 31, 2022
CDA meeting scheduled Monday Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Jeanmard Hall, North 3rd Street.
Hosts and speakers for Friday’s State of the Parish Luncheon held at The Grand Opera House in Crowley were, from left, Megan Duhon, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce president and CEO; Scott Richard, superintendent of Acadia Parish public schools; K.P. Gibson, Acadia Parish sheriff; Chance Henry, Acadia Parish Police Jury president; Tracy Wirtz, Cox public / media relations manager; Laycie Lewis, Cox public affairs specialist; and Jennifer Middlebrooks, Cox local sales manager. (Crowley Post-Signal photo)

Hosts and speakers for Friday’s State of the Parish Luncheon held at The Grand Opera House in Crowley were, from left, Megan Duhon, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce president and CEO; Scott Richard, superintendent of Acadia Parish public schools; K.P. Gibson, Acadia Parish sheriff; Chance Henry, Acadia Parish Police Jury president; Tracy Wirtz, Cox public / media relations manager; Laycie Lewis, Cox public affairs specialist; and Jennifer Middlebrooks, Cox local sales manager. (Crowley Post-Signal photo)

State of Acadia Parish declared as pretty good shape

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Generally speaking, Acadia Parish is in pretty good shape. Parishwide sales tax revenues are up, schools are getting tech upgrades thanks to the infusion of federal dollars and the overall crime rate, while not down, is holding steady.
Kristin Bullard, standing at right, a Leonviille Elementary School teacher, at Tuesday’s St. Landry Parish School Board committee meeting.

Kristin Bullard, standing at right, a Leonviille Elementary School teacher, at Tuesday’s St. Landry Parish School Board committee meeting.

Teacher pleads for help at School Board meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
An eighth-grade teacher pleaded for help at a St. Landry Parish School Board meeting and said teachers are leaving the profession, not due to pay, but because they are disrespected.
By Harlan Kirgan Editor The defeat of three property tax proposals on Saturday’s ballot was not on the agenda for the St. Landry Parish School Board committee meetings on Monday and Tuesday. But the tax defeat seemed to be in the background of the meetings. “You saw what our tax did. We’ve got to realize the people are looking at us. They don’t trust the school system at all,” said Board member Kyle Boss on Monday. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins also noted trust is an issue for the school system that als

By Harlan Kirgan Editor The defeat of three property tax proposals on Saturday’s ballot was not on the agenda for the St. Landry Parish School Board committee meetings on Monday and Tuesday. But the tax defeat seemed to be in the background of the meetings. “You saw what our tax did. We’ve got to realize the people are looking at us. They don’t trust the school system at all,” said Board member Kyle Boss on Monday. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins also noted trust is an issue for the school system that als

Tax defeat doesn’t make School Board’s agenda

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The defeat of three property tax proposals on Saturday’s ballot was not on the agenda for the St. Landry Parish School Board committee meetings on Monday and Tuesday. But the tax defeat seemed to be in the background of the meetings. “You saw what our tax did.
LHC Group’s office in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

LHC Group’s office in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Optum and LHC Group to combine; LHC began in Palmetto

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Optum, a diversified health services company, and LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG), a national patient-focused provider of high-quality in-home health care services, have agreed to combine to further strengthen their shared ability to advance value-based care, especially in the comfort of a patient’s own...
Deanton's Cajun Kitchen

Deanton's Cajun Kitchen

2022 Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off winners named

Myra Miller
Monday, March 28, 2022
Huge crowds gathered Sunday at the Northwest Center pavilion and grounds to the annual Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off. The cook-off was held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. People tasted, sampled, and voted on the best crawfish etouffee. There were 39 cooking booths participating in the cook-off.
Lorie LeDoux, principal at Highland Early Learning Center, left, along with Sabah Hassan and Carla White were guests at Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting. LeDoux and White gave updates on Highland Early Learning Center and Sarah read a Dr. Seuss’ story book to the Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Lorie LeDoux, principal at Highland Early Learning Center, left, along with Sabah Hassan and Carla White were guests at Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting. LeDoux and White gave updates on Highland Early Learning Center and Sarah read a Dr. Seuss’ story book to the Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Highland now focuses on building a learning foundation

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, March 28, 2022
Lorie LeDoux, principal at Highland Early Learning Center, along with Carla White, a Head Start teacher, and Sabah Hassan, a Head Start student, were the guests at the Eunice Rotary Club. Hassan read “Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?” by Dr. Seuss, to the Rotarians Wednesday.
The Science Building on the LSU Eunice campus is targeted for renovation. The two-year university weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as it faces new opportunities. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Science Building on the LSU Eunice campus is targeted for renovation. The two-year university weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as it faces new opportunities. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

LSUE emerges from pandemic with big plans, challenges

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, March 28, 2022
Like many higher education institutions, LSU Eunice emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic facing a drop in enrollment. LSUE fall enrollment was down 3.8% from the previous fall 2020 semester, according to a semi-annual financial report for the March LSU Board of Supervisors meeting.