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Eunice council likely to discuss sewer plant
Harlan Kirgan
Sewer plant repairs are a likely topic at Tuesday’s meeting of the Eunice Board of Aldermen.
Friday, November 5, 2021
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Myra Miller
Bulb & Blossom meeting set Nov. 8
The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will have its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 in the home of Barbara Wells. The topic is “Oaks for your Garden” and members are asked to bring leaves and acorns from their Oak trees.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Early voting in Eunice on Monday.
Early voting at the Eunice Municipal Complex
Harlan Kirgan
Election commissioners had a quiet time of it Monday afternoon as early voting was under way at the Eunice Municipal Complex. As of Tuesday only 76 people had cast ballots at the Eunice poll. Total early votes cast in St. Landry Parish were 1,213 at end of voting Tuesday. Items on ballot in St.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Caryn Fulop
St. Landry Parish Government appoints finance director
Harlan Kirgan
St. Landry Parish Government announces the hiring of Caryn Fulop as their new finance director. Fulop’s first day on the job was Tuesday.
Fulop is originally from the Republic of Panama and moved to Louisiana in 1991.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A candle-lighting ceremony was held at the Langley Cemetery to remember and pray for loved ones on Saturday. Many ancestors of the surrounding communities including Eunice, Basile, Iota, Crowley, Elton, Jennings are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery is located off of La. 97 (Evangeline Highway) on Fernest Road, in the northwest corner of Acadia parish. Langley Cemetery is non-profit and open to all who need a final resting place. Seated, from left, are Seated Sue Richard and Helena Putman. Standing, from
Ceremony held at Langley Cemetery
Harlan Kirgan
A candle-lighting ceremony was held at the Langley Cemetery to remember and pray for loved ones on Saturday. Many ancestors of the surrounding communities including Eunice, Basile, Iota, Crowley, Elton, Jennings are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery is located off of La.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Those attending the ceremony renaming the Acadian Center to the Dr Anthony Mumphry Center at LSUE on Tuesday assembled for a photo. (Photo submitted by LSUE)
LSUE’s first chancellor honored
Harlan Kirgan
A ceremony was held Tuesday at LSU Eunice to celebrate renaming the Acadian Center to the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center.
Mumphrey helped found LSUE and was its first chancellor.
Also present was LSU President William Tate and Mumphrey’s family.
The keynote speaker was State Rep. Phillip DeVillier.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Trail ride to benefit Eunice Community Health Center
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Tri-Parish workforce down
Staff Report
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.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Police: Stray bullet strikes woman
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Myra Miller
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.
Monday, November 1, 2021