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The Science Building on the LSU Eunice campus is targeted for renovation. The two-year university weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as it faces new opportunities. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Science Building on the LSU Eunice campus is targeted for renovation. The two-year university weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as it faces new opportunities. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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LSUE emerges from pandemic with big plans, challenges

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, March 28, 2022
Like many higher education institutions, LSU Eunice emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic facing a drop in enrollment. LSUE fall enrollment was down 3.8% from the previous fall 2020 semester, according to a semi-annual financial report for the March LSU Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Myra Miller
Monday, March 28, 2022
Pre-k Registration set until June 30 Highland Early Learning Center is holding 2022-2023 Pre-k Pre-Registration now until June 30.
Voting was slow at the Eunice City Hall polling place. Stephanie Monte, standing right, was being redirected to vote at the Southeast Community Center at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Election workers, from left, are Theresa Guillory, Carla Frank and Sandra Wikins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Voting was slow at the Eunice City Hall polling place. Stephanie Monte, standing right, was being redirected to vote at the Southeast Community Center at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Election workers, from left, are Theresa Guillory, Carla Frank and Sandra Wikins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Voters crush school tax proposals

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, March 26, 2022
St. Landry Parish voters overwhelmingly rejected three tax propositions in Saturday’s election. Proposition 1, which asked for a 9.9-mill, 10-year property tax to raise about $6.6 million annually for pay raises, was rejected by 75% vote 12,962 votes cast. There were 9,770 votes against the tax.

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Early votes are against School Board tax proposals

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, March 26, 2022
The three St. Landry Parish School Board tax propositions were crushed in early voting. According to the state Secretary of State’s website, Proposition 1 for an employee pay raise lost with only 30% of the 3,237 early votes voting for it.
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Sunday edition notice

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Delivery of the Sunday edition of The Eunice News is delayed until Sunday to allow the election results to be reported. The edition is usually delivered on by Saturday.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 24, 2022
St. Francis Night Out set for Saturday St. Francis will hold Night Out dinner and auction from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday inside St. Francis School gym. St. Francis is located at 490 St. Joseph Ave., in Iota. The cost is $100 per couple, donations are accepted.
UL Lafayette’s alternative energy research expertise, resources, and infrastructure, including at its Cleco Alternative Energy Center shown above, has made the University a key player in a three-state ‘hydrogen hub’ initiative. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas will focus development, production, and use of hydrogen as fuel and manufacturing feedstock to help diversify the region’s energy portfolio. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette’s alternative energy research expertise, resources, and infrastructure, including at its Cleco Alternative Energy Center shown above, has made the University a key player in a three-state ‘hydrogen hub’ initiative. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas will focus development, production, and use of hydrogen as fuel and manufacturing feedstock to help diversify the region’s energy portfolio. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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Alternative energy capacity earns UL Lafayette spot in ‘hydrogen hub’

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas will establish a hub for development, production, and use of hydrogen as fuel and manufacturing feedstock as part of ongoing efforts to diversify the region’s energy portfolio.
Megan Malmay Duhon

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Duhon leads Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board of Directors named Megan Malmay Duhon president and CEO of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce effective March 1. Duhon has served as interim president and CEO since December 2021.
From left, are Randall Vigee, JD Bank, commercial lender; Yancy Fontenot, director for Eunice Community Health Center; Kitty Jo Deshotel, JD Bank Eunice, branch manager; Glynn Michaud, pharmacist for the health center; and Ryan Vidrine, JD Bank commercial lender. JD Bank donated $3,000 to the health center. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Randall Vigee, JD Bank, commercial lender; Yancy Fontenot, director for Eunice Community Health Center; Kitty Jo Deshotel, JD Bank Eunice, branch manager; Glynn Michaud, pharmacist for the health center; and Ryan Vidrine, JD Bank commercial lender. JD Bank donated $3,000 to the health center. (Submitted photo)

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JD Bank celebrates 75th anniversary with $75,000 donation to local non-profits

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
To commemorate its 75th anniversary, JD Bank announced the donation of $75,000 on behalf of its employees to 25 charitable organizations throughout Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana. Each JD Bank location selected an organization to receive a donation in celebration of the milestone anniversary.

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3,161 cast early votes in election on school taxes

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
There were 3,161 early votes cast in this Saturday’s election that is highlighted by three property taxes propositions for the St. Landry Parish School Board. Early voting ended on Saturday. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Saturday.