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Mary Ann Guillory, Food Bank director, and David Guillory with a new van from Bob Giles. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mary Ann Guillory, Food Bank director, and David Guillory with a new van from Bob Giles. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Eunice Food Bank gets a deal on a delivery van

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
A Christmas miracle came through for the Eunice Food Bank. A new or used van was in dire need at the food bank. The van is used for food pick ups and deliveries. An older van that was used had broken down and would have been too costly to fix. The word was out for the need of a van.
Cecil Green Sr.

Cecil Green Sr.

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Eunice man contributes to Grammy nomination

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Eunice resident and Ville Platte native Cecil Green Sr. is a contributing musician to the Grammy nomination of Corey Ledet’s Best Regional Roots Album. Green’s contribution to the album “Corey Ledet Zydeco” is for organist and music arrangement.
Slade Michael Picou is Acadian Medical Center’s New Year baby. Slade was born at 5:05 p.m. Jan. 1. His parents are William and Leslee Picou of Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Slade Michael Picou is Acadian Medical Center’s New Year baby. Slade was born at 5:05 p.m. Jan. 1. His parents are William and Leslee Picou of Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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First baby of the year at Acadian Medical Center arrived on Jan. 1

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The first baby of the year at Acadian Medical Center is Slade Michael Picou born at 5:05 p.m. Jan. 1. He weighed 7 pounds and 14.8 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches in length. The parents of the baby are William and Leslee Picou of Eunice. Slade is the Picous’ first born. His pediatrician is Dr.

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Chataignier sewer rate increase posed

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Chataignier Mayor Justin Darbonne does not want to raise the sewage rates, but they may have to be raised because the sewage de-partment is operating at roughly a $1,000 shortfall each month. During the council meeting Dec. 13 the mayor broke down the sewage costs.
Sarah Zaunbrecher Chapman

Sarah Zaunbrecher Chapman

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Eunice person arrested in crash that killed Eunice city clerk

Myra Miller
Monday, January 3, 2022
Sarah Zaunbrecher Chapman of Eunice was arrested and charged with the New Year’s Eve crash that left a Eunice City clerk dead. According to Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Department, “On the 31st of December 2021 at approximately 11:23 pm.
Katina Babineaux Ardoin

Katina Babineaux Ardoin

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Eunice City civil clerk dies in a New Year's Eve wreck

Myra Miller
Monday, January 3, 2022
The Eunice City Court announced the sudden death of one of their civil clerks that happened on New Year’s Eve. Katina Babineaux Ardoin, 50, died as a result of a wreck by an alleged drunk driver in Evangeline Parish between Basile and Eunice at approximately 11:23 p.m. Friday.
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Myra Miller
Monday, January 3, 2022
Rotary Club seeks nominees for its citizen award The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award.
Fire at a Hill Street home

Fire at a Hill Street home

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Family escapes from a fire from their home

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 30, 2021
At 12 noon Thursday Eunice Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Hill Street. According to Fire Chief Harral “New York” Johnson of Acadia Fire District 4, “Fire fighters from St.

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McNeese honor students named

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 30, 2021
LAKE CHARLES — McNeese State University honor students were recognized at fall commencement ceremonies held Dec. 10 in Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.  Honor students recognized included:  Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89): Emily K. Bordelon, Ville Platte; and Gentry J. Borill, Crowley;. Cum Laude (3.