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More early voting sites proposed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
More early voting sites is one proposal by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard as a fix to the reduction of polling places. In a news release Bellard stated: “In 2019, the state asked local governments to look at consolidating precincts to save money on costly elections.
Three workshops, focusing on arts, culture, tourism and aiding development were held this week at LSUE. The photo shows in-person participants on Monday. The workshops ended on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Three workshops, focusing on arts, culture, tourism and aiding development were held this week at LSUE. The photo shows in-person participants on Monday. The workshops ended on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Workshop explores Eunice assets

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
How does Eunice develop its community anchors? And what are those anchors? A three-day workshop was held this week ending Wednesday to explore those questions and others. There are “tons of opportunity” in Eunice said host Caroline Dwyer of Renaissance Planning.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 16, 2021
Blood Drive at b1Bank Monday Vialant Blood drive mobile will be at b1 Bank in Eunice from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday. Schedule an appointment online at vitalant.org. All participating blood donors will receive a Tshirt and will be entered to win a 55” Roku 4K HD Smart TV.
An argument between city councilmen Vernon “Step” Martin and Lyle Fogleman came to blows Wednesday night after each was ejected from the meeting for using vulgar language. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said possible charges against the two have been referred to the city prosecutor and/or the district attorney. (Photo by Desiray Seaux/The Crowley Post-Signal)

An argument between city councilmen Vernon “Step” Martin and Lyle Fogleman came to blows Wednesday night after each was ejected from the meeting for using vulgar language. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said possible charges against the two have been referred to the city prosecutor and/or the district attorney. (Photo by Desiray Seaux/The Crowley Post-Signal)

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Crowley council members tangle

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
Accusations led to insults, which led to a physical altercation between two members of the Crowley City Council here Wednesday night. Vernon “Step” Martin and Lyle Fogleman were each escorted out of the council chambers after insulting each other.

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Storm strewed beach with more than wreckage

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
The tale of what happened on Sunday, Aug. 10, 1856, to Last Island, the little barrier off the Terrebonne Parish coast, has been told and retold many times.
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LSUE’s Jeff Willis to be King Cotton at Cotton Festival

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
Jeff Willis, LSU Eunice’s athletic director and head baseball coach, will be the 67th King Cotton at the Louisiana Cotton Festival. The festival is scheduled Oct. 19 to 24. Others named include the following.

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Blood drives scheduled in area

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
Vitalent is scheduling blood drives across the area as the South finds itself in another surge of COVID-19. Vitalant is prepared to welcome volunteer donors into the center located at 1503 Bertrand Drive in Lafayette with rigorous safety precautions in place.
The 84th International Rice Festival will recognize Ethan Anthony Zaunbrecher as the 2021 Junior Farmer of the Year.

The 84th International Rice Festival will recognize Ethan Anthony Zaunbrecher as the 2021 Junior Farmer of the Year.

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Zaunbrecher named this year’s Rice Festival Junior Farmer of the year

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
The 84th International Rice Festival will recognize Ethan Anthony Zaunbrecher as the 2021 Junior Farmer of the Year. Zaunbrecher is the 18-year-old son of Wendell and Laurie Broussard Zaunbrecher of Crowley. He has two brothers: Bryce, 28 and Jacob, 22 and one sister: Sadie, 21.
The Rev. Korey LaVergne, pastor, of St. Edwards Church in Richard, give his Homily during the annual Mass for Charlene.

The Rev. Korey LaVergne, pastor, of St. Edwards Church in Richard, give his Homily during the annual Mass for Charlene.

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Faithful gather for annual Mass

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
The faithful gathered at St. Edwards Church in Richard Wednesday evening to mark the 62nd anniversary of the passing of Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint.” The Rev.
Union Pacific steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make its way through Eunice on Thursday. (Submitted photo)

Union Pacific steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make its way through Eunice on Thursday. (Submitted photo)

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Steam locomotive ‘Big Boy’ headed our way

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 13, 2021
Train buffs and the curious are in for a treat on Thursday as Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s to conquer mountains while carrying equipment in support of World War II, passes through Eunice.