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Providence led schooners to Teche

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 10, 2021
When we think about boats on Bayou Teche in days gone by, we think first about steamboats. But a surprising number of ocean-going schooners regularly visited Franklin and other bayou towns, bringing fancy goods and staples from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other places.
Demographer Mike Hefner at a St. Landry Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Demographer Mike Hefner at a St. Landry Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish Council, School Board to discuss redistricting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 10, 2021
St. Landry Parish Council and School Board members are to hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas to discuss redistricting. Aug. 12, census results were released showing the the parish population is 82,540.
The Rev. Hampton Davis delivers the blessing.

The Rev. Hampton Davis delivers the blessing.

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Sept. 11, 2001, remembered

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 10, 2021
On Friday, Ardoin’s Funeral Homes free barbecue plate lunches for all first-responders, as well as others who work to serve its community. Bill Wimberly, Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice manager said 200 plates were prepared.
Chataignier native Phyllis Rozas Talbot died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. (Submitted photo)

Chataignier native Phyllis Rozas Talbot died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. (Submitted photo)

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Chataignier native died in terrorist attack

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 10, 2021
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was written by J. Anfenson-Comeau for The Eunice News to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. When the Sept.
An Honor and Remembrance 911 Ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Circle Park.

An Honor and Remembrance 911 Ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Circle Park.

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Recalling the Sept. 11 attack

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 10, 2021
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack is seared into the memories of those who lived that day. Donnie Fontenot was in the Navy serving on the destroyer USS Fitzgerald, which was in port in San Diego. “I didn’t understand how people could say ‘I remember when Kennedy was killed’ and I do now.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 9, 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.
International Rice Festival

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CROWLEY — According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.” “We are moving forward this year unless Gov. Edwards comes to Crowley and tells us we can’t,” joked Monk as she spoke recently to the

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.” “We are moving forward this year unless Gov. Edwards comes to Crowley and tells us we can’t,” joked Monk as she spoke recently to the Rotary Club of Crowley.
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Allen Parish Re-Thunk Junk flea market trail is Oct. 15-16

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Allen Parish Annual Re-Thunk Junk event, featuring a flea market trail through Reeves, Kinder, Oberlin, Oakdale and Elizabeth, with the addition of La. 26 to Mittie this year, will be held Oct. 15,and 16.
St. Edmund High named its homecoming court.

St. Edmund High named its homecoming court.

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St. Edmund homecoming court

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
St. Edmund High named its homecoming court. In front, from left are Lauren Bearb, freshman; Isabelle Heinen, sophomore; Ellie Manuel, junior; Madison Comeaux, junior; Riley Young, sophomore; and Jillian DeVillier, freshman.
Participants in the Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society’s May meeting are shown at the Eunice site. The society plans its fall meeting this Saturday beginning at its Duralde site at 8 a.m. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Participants in the Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society’s May meeting are shown at the Eunice site. The society plans its fall meeting this Saturday beginning at its Duralde site at 8 a.m. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Cajun Prairie fall meeting is Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society will hold its fall meeting Saturday. The public is invited to attend. The meeting starts at 8 a.m. at the Duralde Restoration Site. The meeting continues at 10:30 a.m. at the Eunice Restoration Site.