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As session nears political Baton Rouge pace to quicken

Every step closer that’s taken toward Monday’s convening of the Legislature’s regular session will bring with it more details about complicated policy proposals and a greater sense of political urgency.

Evangeline Parish sheriff repays $1 million loan

Could things be turning around financially for the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office? In September 2016, Sheriff Eddie Soileau faced the Louisiana State Bond Commission requesting to borrow $1 million for his office.

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Pre-kindergarten registration dates set All Eunice public schools will be have pre-kindergarten signup from Monday through May 18 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 30 in order to qualify for the pre-K program.

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Pre-kindergarten registration dates set All Eunice public schools will be have pre-kindergarten signup from Monday through May 18 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 30 in order to qualify for the pre-K program.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center plans ‘Camp Bonjour’

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center plans ‘Camp Bonjour’ Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is now accepting applications for “Camp Bonjour,” a week-long day camp for kids ages 6-8 and 9-12. The center is located at 250 W. Park Ave.

Ville Platte attorney may be disbarred

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s Hearing Committee has recommended that Timmy Fontenot be disbarred. Complaints were filed against Fontenot in 2014 by a former client of his who alleged the Mamou attorney made them wait five years to receive a settlement that his clients did not agree to.

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Community Yard Sale set Saturday The annual Community Yard Sale at North Eunice Baptist will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The church is located at 2080 Veteran’s Memorial Hwy., Eunice. The public is invited to sign-up now for a free booth space. Information, details: 546-0461 or 580-1840.

Crawfish Etouffeé Cook-off hit the right notes for Sunday entertainment

The 32nd annual Eunice World Championship Crawfish Etouffeé Cook-off drew an estimated 2,000 people on Sunday. The event features the cooking contest, live music, a playground, art and crafts and plenty of hometown people and visitors.

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Community Yard Sale set April 1 The annual Community Yard Sale at North Eunice Baptist will be held from 8 a.m. to noon April 1. The church is located at 2080 Veteran’s Memorial Hwy., Eunice. The public is invited to sign-up now for a free booth space. Information, details: 546-0461 or 580-1840.

Etouffeé is ready at 10 a.m. Sunday at Cook-off

There is plenty of time today to drop by the 32nd annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off. The Cook-off is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Northwest Pavilion, 651 Samuel Dr., Eunice.