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Mercy Regional Medical, Acadian Medical centers earn top quality rating

EUNICE —In the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Mercy Regional Medical Center and it’s Eunice campus, Acadian Medical Center, have been awarded a top 5-star rating.

Triple murderer to be set free

The emotions seemed as fresh and raw as they must have been in 1988 when Chad Young murdered his father, mother and brother, but this time Young was given a hearing in May and is to be set free in 2020.

Powerball ticket puts Eunice on the map

The morning of Oct. 26 opened with one of the great mysteries to unfold in Eunice. Who bought that $191.1 million Powerball ticket at Brownie’s convenience store at 150 W. Maple Ave.? The win was a record in Louisiana. The odds to win are one in 292.2 million.

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Eunice Area Men’s Retreat planned The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau is scheduled from Feb. 1 to 4. For reservations, call Don Mayeux at 337-457-9610 or 337-457-7624.

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Coushatta Casino entertainment set The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following. 7 p.m. Thursday Joe Harmon. 9 p.m. Sunday: Louisiana Express.

December Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours held

THE POST-SIGNAL / Desiray Seaux The sponsors and hosts of the December Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours were, front row, from left, Amy Thibodeaux, Crowley Chamber CEO; Rep.

Decisions handed down on first degree murder cases from Evangeline Parish

The Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Lake Charles handed down Wednesday opinions in two first degree murder cases on appeal from Evangeline Parish.

Crowley Masonic Lodge #243 elects new officers

PHOTO SUBMITTED On Tuesday, Dec. 5, members of Crowley Masonic Lodge #243 elected new officers for 2018 and presented John Miller, a 44-year member, the Mason of the Year Award and a token gift.

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Kiwanis Christmas parade set Thursday The annual Kiwanis Christmas parade will be at 5 p.m. Thursday. An award will be given for best float. At the conclusion of the parade, there will be cookies and punch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the city hall’s lobby area. Line up is set for 4 p.m.

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LSUE OLLI French table meets Friday The last one for the year of the LSUE OLLI French Table discussion is from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at LSUE Continuing Ed. Building Room 117.