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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Concealed permit class Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a one-day concealed carry permit training class at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.
Shirley Vigé Jr.

Shirley Vigé Jr.

Auditor: City finances are healthy

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The city’ finances are healthy with a cash balance at the end of the audit year of about $900,000, said auditor Shirley Vigé Jr. at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.
St. Landry Parish School Board and Parish Council member met Monday at the School Board Resource Center in Opelousas to work on district lines with demographer Mike Hefner. The political lines are shifting after the census showed the parish lost population. From left, are Mary Ellen Donatto, Albert Hayes Jr., Coby Clavier and Jimmie Edwards. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board and Parish Council member met Monday at the School Board Resource Center in Opelousas to work on district lines with demographer Mike Hefner. The political lines are shifting after the census showed the parish lost population. From left, are Mary Ellen Donatto, Albert Hayes Jr., Coby Clavier and Jimmie Edwards. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board ponders its presidency

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS There are two views about who serves as St. Landry Parish School Board president. The policy, as explained by Courtney Joiner, legal counsel, is any Board member is eligible to be elected president or vice president.

Eunice street tax vote passes overwhelmingly

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, December 13, 2021
Only about 5% of the eligible voters cast ballots in Saturday’s election, but 79% of them approved a 5-mill, 10-year property tax for street maintenance. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said, “I’m very thankful with the results of the election.
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 13, 2021
Rotary Club seeks nominees for its citizen award The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award.
Rev. Brent Shoalmire and Allie Fontenot, were among the many volunteers at the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive held Tuesday. About 5.5 tons of food was collected. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Rev. Brent Shoalmire and Allie Fontenot, were among the many volunteers at the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive held Tuesday. About 5.5 tons of food was collected. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
Rev. Brent Shoalmire and Allie Fontenot, were among the many volunteers at the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive held Tuesday. About 5.5 tons of food was collected. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Davy Crockett sent coonskins soaring

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
Anyone of a certain vintage will probably remember this little ditty: Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, Greenest state in the land of the free, Raised in the woods so he knew ev’ry tree. Kilt him a b’ar when he was only three. Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
From left, are Heather Lanclos with the Mayor’s Office, Talan Ceasar, and Lauren Douget, Ornament Contest winners; Courtney Elkins with City of Eunice; and Principal Laura Lombas. Not pictured is Paisley Cesar. (Photos by Myra Miller)

From left, are Heather Lanclos with the Mayor’s Office, Talan Ceasar, and Lauren Douget, Ornament Contest winners; Courtney Elkins with City of Eunice; and Principal Laura Lombas. Not pictured is Paisley Cesar. (Photos by Myra Miller)

City Christmas Ornament Contest

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
The City of Eunice sponsored a Christmas Ornament Contest for all Eunice elementary and St. Edmund students to participate, and winners were announced Thursday.
Paul Feavel shows a photo of how the Liberty Building appeared before renovation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Paul Feavel shows a photo of how the Liberty Building appeared before renovation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

What’s going on at the Liberty?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
A love for the people, music and history of Eunice from a couple for Seattle, Washington, has been focused on the Liberty building. Paul Feavel and his wife Jean Johnson were guests at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Feavel spoke about the Liberty building he purchased on Jan.
A scene from the 2019 Christmas Parade. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A scene from the 2019 Christmas Parade. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Christmas Parade rolls on Thursday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
The Eunice Parade of Lights is to roll at 6 p.m. Thursday and promises to be a lighted parade event. The Eunice Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce and the Eunice Rotary Club.