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Proposed for sainthood.

St. Landry Parish Catholics advance closer to sainthood

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 19, 2021

Two St. Landry Parish Catholics, Charlene Richard, Auguste “Nonco” Pelafigue, moved closer to sainthood after a vote by U.S. bishops. Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Lafayette Diocese, told the story of the two Catholics — one from Richard and the other from Arnaudville — at the meeting in Baltimore.

Eunice News Turkey Giveaway

Eunice News turkey drawing winners named

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 19, 2021

The 23 turkey winners in the Eunice News Turkey Giveaway have been drawn. The deadline to claim the turkeys is Nov. 27. Winners are notified by a phone call.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 18, 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.

June Inhern, director of early learning/Head Start, at speaks at Monday’s meeting of the Board’s Academic Committee. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Early childhood education scores high

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Early learning sites connected to the St. Landry Parish School Board scored high in a 2020-2021 state assessment. “We are doing great,” said June Inhern, director of early learning/Head Start, at Monday’s meeting of the Board’s Academic Committee.

Angela Cassimere, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment

Legislature addresses reading skills

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Literacy training is now required for kindergarten through third grade teachers of reading, math, science and social studies. The requirement, which includes principals and assistant principals, was passed in the 2021 regular session.

Tiffany Vidrine and Kip Bertrand

Business over Breakfast

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Tiffany Vidrine and Kip Bertrand, above, enjoy the Business over Breakfast at Nick’s on 2nd Tuesday morning. The event was sponsored by the chamber and Nick’s. At right, Michelle DeRouen and Dotty McDonald.

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson. (File photo)

Liberty legislation passes committee

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, announced that the House Natural Resources Committee’s passed the Save the Liberty Theatre Act — his legislation to give the City of Eunice full ownership of the Liberty Theatre and its annex, so the community can move forward with its restoration efforts.

Attending a dedication for two new fire trucks in Fire District 6 on Sunday, from left, were Karson Brown, Dylan Frey, Phyllis Vail, Jason Garrido, Thomas Vail, Elizabeth LaFleur, Gaige Miller, Chaise Brown, Dylan Fontenot, Cameron Vail and Devin Gaspard. (Submitted photo)

Fire District 6 puts 2 new trucks into service

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Fire District 6, which serves about 8,000 people in a 100-mile area outside Eunice, put two fire trucks into service last week, according to its fire chief, Chaise Brown. The trucks are both 3,000-gallon tanker-pumper trucks.

St. Landry Parish voters backed 2 of the 4 constitutional amendments

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, November 15, 2021

St. Landry Parish voters backed two amendments in the election on four constitutional amendments in Saturday’s voting. The only amendment to pass in the state was to lower the maximum allowed rate of income tax and removed a deduction for federal income tax. “The public gave us the green light.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, November 15, 2021

Annual Food Bank Food Drive set Dec. 7 The annual Food Bank Food Drive in Eunice is set for Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Director Mary Ann Guillory will accept all donations at the Eunice Food Bank located directly behind the DMV, 2101 West Ash.