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Trail ride to benefit Eunice Community Health Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The COVID pandemic reached into nearly every corner of the community, but for the Eunice Community Health Center it nearly cut off its lifeblood of fundraising. The center provides a variety of free medical services that include medications and supplies. The center also provides low-cost lab work.

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Tri-Parish workforce down

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Tri-Parish workforce in September totaled 67,341, down 2% or 1,474 from year ago, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The September workforce in each parish declined compared to a year ago. The workforce counts the employed and those seeking jobs.

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Police: Stray bullet strikes woman

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A stray bullet struck a 25-year-old woman in the left hand early Tuesday morning as she drove a car on South Mallet near Anne Avenue. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said the woman was treated at Acadian Medical Center and was transferred to a Baton Rouge hospital.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 1, 2021
Open House at Eunice High Monday Eunice High School will hold an Open House for parents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday. A general assembly will be held in the auditorium at 6 p.m. After, parents will be able to visit classrooms.
Dr. Anna Paltseva examines soil samples in UL Lafayette’s Delta Urban Soils Laboratory. Paltseva, an assistant professor of environmental science, is the lab’s director. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Dr. Anna Paltseva examines soil samples in UL Lafayette’s Delta Urban Soils Laboratory. Paltseva, an assistant professor of environmental science, is the lab’s director. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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What’s in your soil? New UL Lafayette lab goes below the surface to find out

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
A new service at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is dishing the dirt on soil health. The Delta Urban Soils Laboratory can help small production farmers, gardeners, landscape designers and architects, homeowners and environmental firms better understand what’s in their soil.

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Fortune still awaiting a brave soul?

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Fabacher Road, which runs west for several miles from Hwy. 91 near Iota is one of the few reminders of the settlement founded in 1871 by the man some claim to be the pioneer of the modern rice industry.

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LSUE grants nearly $4M in COVID student relief

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
LSUE has paid students nearly $4 million in COVID relief funds over six installments. The latest disbursement of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund was $1.88 million, according to a news release from LSUE. There were 2,432 eligible students as of Oct. 7. The maximum award was $1,000.
Laurie Seeder, assistant professor of computer information technology, speaks to the Eunice Rotary Club on Oct. 20. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Laurie Seeder, assistant professor of computer information technology, speaks to the Eunice Rotary Club on Oct. 20. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Computer tech class at LSUE is more than bits

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Computer information technology classes at LSUE are teaching the electronic basics that can drive everything from games to cybersecurity.

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Early voting continues Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Early voting for the Nov. 13 election will be held Monday through Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex and St. Landry Parish Courthouse. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Cheryl Milburn, registrar of voters for St.

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Masks in St. Landry Parish public schools optional

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Following Gov. John Bel Edwards lifting the statewide mask mandate, the St. Landry Parish School Board announced face-coverings will be optional except on buses. The parish mask ruling is effective Monday. The parish school mask ruling includes staff, students and visitors.