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Early voting set for Eunice road tax election

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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The other miracle of Grand Coteau?

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Eunice Rotaray Club leaders

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Keep Eunice Beautiful wins awards

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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

Rebecca Chaisson
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.
Proposed for sainthood.

Proposed for sainthood.

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St. Landry Parish Catholics advance closer to sainthood

Rebecca Chaisson
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 Giveaway

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Eunice News turkey drawing winners named

Rebecca Chaisson
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.
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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)

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

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Early childhood education scores high

Rebecca Chaisson
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

Angela Cassimere, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment

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Legislature addresses reading skills

Rebecca Chaisson
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.