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Maple Avenue project is underway

Work on La. 91 — Maple Avenue — is now in its second week after starting Oct. 6. The project on the main thoroughfare in Eunice has been years in the making, but even after contractor Prairie Construction of Opelousas was selected in February the start was stymied by weather.

Aldermen convene for rare special meeting

The Eunice Boad of Aldermen met Friday for rare special meeting to pass a resolution clearing up lines of authority concerning civil service employees. Mayor Scott Fontenot called the meeting and every Board member was present to approve the resolution.

Mayor testifies in congressional hearing on Liberty Theatre

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot participated in his first congressional hearing on Thursday. “I didn’t know what to expect. That is the first time I testified for a subcommittee of Congress,” he said. “It was really a cool experience,” he said of the session conducted virtually. U.S. Rep.

Christmas Parade planned

Nickie Toups, a Rotarian and president of Eunice Chamber of Commerce, gave an update and details on the upcoming “Eunice Parade of Lights” at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. The Eunice Chamber and Eunice Rotary will sponsor a Christmas Parade named “Eunice Parade of Lights!” to be held at 6 p.m.

News notes

CDA Rosary Prayer Rally is Saturday Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will hold the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Prayer Rally on Saturday at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church’s Prayer Garden at 310 W. Vine. This event will be held regardless of weather.

Acadia Parish School Board OKs parent choice quarantine

Once the governor’s mandate is lifted, students and teachers in Acadia Parish may be able to decide on their own if they want to wear a face mask while at school. Effective Oct.

Lamke is philanthropy award honoree for Evangeline Parish

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish is Connie Lamke, founder of the Acosta Foundation.

City takes action on 6 properties

The Eunice Board of Aldermen took action on six properties at its Tuesday meeting. Two properties were condemned by the Board, but the owner of one of those was given 60 days to make progress on rehabilitating it. Four other properties are headed for condemnation if the owners do not secure them.

Board backs off closed session

The Eunice Board of Aldermen backed off holding a executive session on a personnel matter at Tuesday meeting after an objection was made. Harlan Kirgan, editor of The Eunice News, said the motion to enter into a closed session needed to be more specific other than personnel.

Board OKs buying property next to Municipal Complex

The city will buy five lots next to the Eunice Municipal Complex for $46,600. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the purchase completes the city’s ownership of the block. The immediate plan is to use the southern portion of the property to park police units and get them off the road.