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Myra Miller

Monday, July 21, 2025

Eunice Players’ presents ‘Grease’ The Eunice Players’ Theatre is having long practice nights for a production coming up, “Grease.” “Grease” is directed by Jeanne Eddins, with musical direction by Jimmy Broussard, and choreography by Angelle Driggs. Play performances are set for 7 p.m.

Acadia Parish Police Jury plan an app

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

A new app will soon be available to Acadia Parish residents who wish to receive information, including hurricane-related updates, from the Acadia Parish Police Jury.

Cleco representatives volunteer at the Eunice Community Garden Wednesday morning. Weeding planter boxes from left are Candice Serie, Ivon Stutes, Erika Thompson and Latasha Malveaux.

Cleco employees volunteer at Eunice Community Garden

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

Eight Cleco volunteers from the Acadiana region were at the Eunice Community Garden Wednesday from 9 until 11 a.m. The event was part of Cleco’s Done In A Day program where Cleco volunteers work on a project in the company’s service territory that can be completed in a few hours.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 9 John Roland Taylor and Courtney Deshone Williams, both of Sunset. Friday, July 11 Sylvester Carter and Joanne Richard, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Tuesday, July 8 Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Jessica Rae Loyd, executory process. Wednesday, July 9 Misty Bourgeois et al vs CMM Structures Inc. et al, damages.

J.W. David, 7, begins to write his own story at the library Thursday morning during Imagination Camp.

Imagination Camp at the Eunice Library

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

Nine children attended the Imagination Camp at the Eunice Public Library Thursday morning. Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian, conducted the morning event and activity, “Choose Your Own Adventure.” Donaldson read a story book, “What Would Danny Do?

Sharon Fontenot

Diocese honors Eunice woman

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Lafayette announced its Champion of Life Award recipients includes Sharon Fontenot, of Eunice. Fontenot is a dedicated Catholic and lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Eunice.

What’s up with FEMA?

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

As a tropical weather system was approaching on Wednesday, St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard updated the Parish Council on possible changes to FEMA. President Donald Trump has proposed changes up to eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Bellard asks Council to OK $4.6M line of credit

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 18, 2025

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard gained approval from the Parish Council to seek a $4.6 million line of credit. The line of credit is to pay off last year’s loan and supplement the operating expenses this year, explained bond attorney Andrew Jarreau, of Foley & Judell, of Baton Rouge.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Lafayette Genealogical Society meeting set Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 17 at the Lafayette Public Library, Southside Branch, 6101 Johnston St., in Lafayette.