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UL Lafayette scientists research renewable energy at the institute’s Photovoltaic Applied Research and Testing Laboratory, thanks to a solar farm on campus that holds 4,200 panels capable of producing 1.1 megawatts. The solar farm’s output powers much of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic complex. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette scientists research renewable energy at the institute’s Photovoltaic Applied Research and Testing Laboratory, thanks to a solar farm on campus that holds 4,200 panels capable of producing 1.1 megawatts. The solar farm’s output powers much of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic complex. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Solar farm ordinance approved in St. Landry Parish

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The St. Landry Parish Council approved an ordinance establishing a permitting process for solar farms in the parish. Parish President Jessie Bellard said NextEra Energy Resources has expressed an interest in establishing a solar farm in southeast St. Landry Parish.

VFW to collect for Toys for Tots

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, November 22, 2021
The VFW ‘s toy drive to support Toys for Tots at the VFW Post on U.S. 190 is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. A drop off will be there so Boy Scout 425 and VFW veterans can collect unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 22, 2021
Eunice Parade of Lights set Dec. 16 The Eunice Parade of Lights (Eunice Christmas Parade) is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. The route will begin at North 2nd St. near The Flower House and will conclude at Eunice Jr. High School. Every float, trailer will be decked with Christmas lights.
Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Basile native honored at Marine Corps Ball

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air on land and sea; first to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City work on Park Avenue

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Early voting set for Eunice road tax election

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
Early voting is scheduled Nov. 27 to Dec. 4 at the Eunice Municipal Complex for a tax renewal election. The election is scheduled on Dec. 11. Cheryl Milburn, parish registrar of voters, stated early voting also will be held at the registrar’s office, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas, Suite 114.

The other miracle of Grand Coteau?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
As the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau began the celebration last month of its 200th year of teaching young ladies of south Louisiana, it caused us to think about the remarkable story of how it has survived war, epidemics, and fire to become the oldest school in America west of the...
The Rotary Club nominated and elected its new officers for 2021-2022. From left, are Nancee Sorenson, president-elect for 2023; Nickie Toups, secretary; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Pat Dossman, vice president; and Jacob Bergeron, president. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The Rotary Club nominated and elected its new officers for 2021-2022. From left, are Nancee Sorenson, president-elect for 2023; Nickie Toups, secretary; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Pat Dossman, vice president; and Jacob Bergeron, president. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotaray Club leaders

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
The City of Eunice received the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence award. The plaque of recognition was presented to Mayor Scott Fontenot by Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful. From left, are Fontenot, David Simpson, Baltakis, and Mark Dupre. Simpson and Dupre are on the board of directors of KEB. Keep Louisiana Beautiful also awarded the city six wall mount cigarette ash receptacles. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The City of Eunice received the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence award. The plaque of recognition was presented to Mayor Scott Fontenot by Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful. From left, are Fontenot, David Simpson, Baltakis, and Mark Dupre. Simpson and Dupre are on the board of directors of KEB. Keep Louisiana Beautiful also awarded the city six wall mount cigarette ash receptacles. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Keep Eunice Beautiful wins awards

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
Keep Eunice Beautiful won the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award for the fifth year in a row. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot accepted the plaque to add to the wall of other KLB Circle of Excellence plaques.

Parish president says he is ready to work on land use rules

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 19, 2021
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard plans to begin work after Thanksgiving on land use rules for the parish. Bellard said he is ready to work on land use regulations or zoning of the parish at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting.