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The 70th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer was held at 10 a.m. Thursday on the City Hall’s parking lot near the pavilion. The 2022 theme of the National Day of Prayer was, “Exalt the Lord Who has Established Us” Colossians 2:6-7. The Rev. Caleb Semien, pastor of Word Ministries, and president of GEMA, conducted the prayer event. Other church pastors and leaders in attendance included Mayor Scott Fontenot, the Rev. Jermaine Tezeno, the Rev. Neil Citizen, Detective Ricky Leger, the Rev. Lloyd An

The 70th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer was held at 10 a.m. Thursday on the City Hall’s parking lot near the pavilion. The 2022 theme of the National Day of Prayer was, “Exalt the Lord Who has Established Us” Colossians 2:6-7. The Rev. Caleb Semien, pastor of Word Ministries, and president of GEMA, conducted the prayer event. Other church pastors and leaders in attendance included Mayor Scott Fontenot, the Rev. Jermaine Tezeno, the Rev. Neil Citizen, Detective Ricky Leger, the Rev. Lloyd An

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National Day of Prayer in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
The 70th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer was held at 10 a.m. Thursday on the City Hall’s parking lot near the pavilion. The 2022 theme of the National Day of Prayer was, “Exalt the Lord Who has Established Us” Colossians 2:6-7. The Rev.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 5, 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.
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce sponsored an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, which is celebrating five years in business and announcing they are opening another location in Ville Platte in the summer. (Photo courtesy of Ric Nesbitt/KEUN)

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce sponsored an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, which is celebrating five years in business and announcing they are opening another location in Ville Platte in the summer. (Photo courtesy of Ric Nesbitt/KEUN)

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Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center celebration

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce sponsored an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, which is celebrating five years in business and announcing they are opening another location in Ville Platte in the summer. (Photo courtesy of Ric Nesbitt/KEUN)

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Parish sales tax collections grow 7%

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections totaled $30,105,756 through April, which was up 7% over the same period in 2021, according to St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. April collections were $8,638,042, up $227,603 or 2.7% over the April 2021 collections.
St. Landry Parish School Board Member Mary Ellen Donatto makes her point about closing or consolidating schools at meeting on Monday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board Member Mary Ellen Donatto makes her point about closing or consolidating schools at meeting on Monday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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School closings are among issues facing School Board

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
One St. Landry Parish School Board member referred to this as “time to rip the Band-Aid off.” That’s about closing some schools in the parish — Washington, Palmetto and Grand Prairie.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 2, 2022
Performances continue at Eunice Players’ Theatre Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “The Queen of Bingo” has more performances including Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act comedy directed by Becky Broussard and Jody L.

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From cypress logs to high-flying flags

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 29, 2022
One of my gifts under the tree last Christmas was a tee shirt inscribed with the question: “Have you ever noticed how many towns are named after their water tower?
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Vet Fest aims to help veterans find resources

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 29, 2022
The first Vet Fest at LSUE planned May 14 is intended to offer veterans access to benefits and other resources in a one-day event. “We just hope the veterans come out and take part in this and participate and find out what they are entitled to.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, April 28, 2022
National Day of Prayer set May 5 GEMA will host the National Day of Prayer at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at the Eunice City Hall. Bulb & Blossom meeting set Tuesday The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Club will have its next meeting on at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the home of April DeRouen, 621 S. 3rd Street.

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Eunice News candidate election information

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Eunice News will publish announcements for candidates in the Nov. 8 election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.