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Acadia Parish School Board OKs parent choice quarantine

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
Connie Lamke

Connie Lamke

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Lamke is philanthropy award honoree for Evangeline Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
Judson Venezia

Judson Venezia

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City takes action on 6 properties

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
Stan Feucht

Stan Feucht

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Board backs off closed session

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
The city is to buy the property adjacent to the Municipal Complex. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The city is to buy the property adjacent to the Municipal Complex. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Board OKs buying property next to Municipal Complex

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
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House fire on South 2nd Street

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Eunice firefighters responded to a house fire on South 2nd Street at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The radio dispatch report stated the house was fully involved. (Photo by Myra Miller)
Election Nov. 13

Election Nov. 13

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In-person voter registration deadline is Wednesday

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Cheryl Milburn, registrar of voters for St. Landry Parish, has announced the registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail voter deadlines for the Nov.13 primary election. Registration deadlines are: — In-person/mail, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13. — Online, Oct. 23. Early voting dates are 8:30 a.m.

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DOTD sets meeting on La. 13 conversion to 3 lanes

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is conducting a meeting for the conversion of the existing 4-lane undivided section of road into a 3-lane roadway with a two-way left turn lane, beginning at the intersection of East Maple Avenue (La.
Opelousas General Health System has partnered with the leadership St. Landry class to adopt three of the Little Libraries as part of their Population Health initiative. The boxes were donated by The Eunice News. (Submitted photo)

Opelousas General Health System has partnered with the leadership St. Landry class to adopt three of the Little Libraries as part of their Population Health initiative. The boxes were donated by The Eunice News. (Submitted photo)

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St. Landry Chamber of Commerce inaugural leadership class announce Little Free Libraries service project

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
As the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Leadership St. Landry Class comes to an end, the community impact and efforts of the graduating class are just beginning. The inaugural class of Leadership St.