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Bulk trash issue seems to be solved

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 17, 2021
Problems with the removal of bulk waste from Eunice streets seems to have been solved. In July, city officials went to a St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission meeting to air complaints about bulk waste removal.
Lauren Leonards, of Mire, drops off supplies at the Eunice Fire Department central station for Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. Accepting bags of cleaning supplies and mops is Eunice Fire Chief Michael Arnold. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Lauren Leonards, of Mire, drops off supplies at the Eunice Fire Department central station for Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. Accepting bags of cleaning supplies and mops is Eunice Fire Chief Michael Arnold. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Fire chief reports on city’s response to Hurricane Ida

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 17, 2021
The Eunice Fire Department led a four-day response to assist with Hurricane Ida recovery in parishes of Terrebonne and Lafourche. At Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Fire Chief Mike Arnold detailed the response to Hurricane Ida that devastated areas of southeast Louisiana beginning Sept. 1.

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Guillory selected for Tourism Commission

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 17, 2021
Angelia Guillory, of the Savoy-Swords community, was elected to fill a vacancy on the St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission. Guillory, an employee of the City of Eunice, will fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Lynn LeJeune, of Eunice. Guillory won the votes of Jerry Red Jr.
Third Circuit Court of Appeal Judge John Saunders is sitting in front of his Ville Platte law office. The long time public servant passed away on Monday at the age of 78. He was nearing the end of his fourth term on the bench. (LSN file photo)

Third Circuit Court of Appeal Judge John Saunders is sitting in front of his Ville Platte law office. The long time public servant passed away on Monday at the age of 78. He was nearing the end of his fourth term on the bench. (LSN file photo)

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Longtime judge, John Saunders, dies

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
One of Evangeline Parish’s elder statesmen, who served as state senator and as a judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, passed away on Monday at the age of 78. At the time of his death, John Saunders was near the end of his third term on the appellate court.
Evelyn Stringer, president of Woodmen Life Chapter 243, and Eunice Fire Chief Mike Arnold salute the flag at Saturday’s ceremony. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Evelyn Stringer, president of Woodmen Life Chapter 243, and Eunice Fire Chief Mike Arnold salute the flag at Saturday’s ceremony. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Sept 11, 2001, terror attack remembered

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack was remembered in a ceremony held Saturday at Circle Park in Eunice.
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Cleco bill complaint aired at city meeting

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
A rise in electric bills from Cleco this recently brought a complaint from one Eunice resident at Tuesday’s city meeting. Tanya McGee said some bills from Cleco doubled and even tripled. “My concern is not personally for myself. My concern is for the elderly on fixed incomes,” she said.
The progressive jackpot at the VFW Post 8971 bingo has reached $10,000. Bingo games are held on Thursdays and Sundays. Explaining the game, from left, are Donald Estillette, post chaplain, and Donnie Fontenot, post commander. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The progressive jackpot at the VFW Post 8971 bingo has reached $10,000. Bingo games are held on Thursdays and Sundays. Explaining the game, from left, are Donald Estillette, post chaplain, and Donnie Fontenot, post commander. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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WANT TO WIN $10K?

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The VFW Post 8971 bingo has a $10,000 jackpot waiting for some lucky player. “I fully expect it to hit in the next four to five weeks,” said VFW Commander Donnie Fontenot. Bingo games are held every Thursday and Sunday at the post on U.S. 190 East. The doors open at 4 p.m.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 16, 2021
EHS vs St. Ed Volleyball Monday The Eunice High Volleyball Team invites the public to attend Eunice vs St. Edmund at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 at the EHS gymnasium, as we Remember Our Fallen.
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Myra Miller
Monday, September 13, 2021
CDA Court 208 meeting set Sept. 13 The CDA, Court 208, Eunice, will have a makeup meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Jeanmard Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a canned good item and a friend that may be interested in joining. For more information, call Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.