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Accordionist Randall Jackson. (Submitted photo)

Accordionist Randall Jackson. (Submitted photo)

Creole-speaking Texan returns to zydeco jam

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Zydeco and Creole accordion master Randall Jackson returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. Jackson is the 2014 winner of the Texas Big Squeeze Accordion Contest in the zydeco category.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 10, 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.

St. Landry Parish schools LEAP scores improve in math, science

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The St. Landry Parish LEAP scores in math and science improved in the 2025 tests compared to scores in 2024. The Louisiana Department of Education released the LEAP scores on July 3 showing statewide students improved in math scores while English results were unchanged from 2024.
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will stage its summer concerts at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The choir is shown practicing at the church on Tuesday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased by calling 337-457-1776 or can be purchased at the door. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will stage its summer concerts at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The choir is shown practicing at the church on Tuesday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased by calling 337-457-1776 or can be purchased at the door. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Summer concerts

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will stage its summer concerts at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The choir is shown practicing at the church on Tuesday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12.

Free entertainment at Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in July

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center offers free entertainment programs on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 5-5:30 p.m. Two Step Dance Lesson; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Three volunteers in Eunice were honored during Tuesday’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. The volunteers are Dorsey Jacobs, Randy Cooper and Debra Guillory. From left, are Stan Feucht, city attorney; Chad Andrepont, alderman; Randall Reed, alderman; Germaine Simpson, alderwoman; Guillory; Cooper; Connie Thibodeaux, alderwoman; Jacobs; Scott Fontenot, mayor; and Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large.

Three volunteers in Eunice were honored during Tuesday’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. The volunteers are Dorsey Jacobs, Randy Cooper and Debra Guillory. From left, are Stan Feucht, city attorney; Chad Andrepont, alderman; Randall Reed, alderman; Germaine Simpson, alderwoman; Guillory; Cooper; Connie Thibodeaux, alderwoman; Jacobs; Scott Fontenot, mayor; and Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large.

City council OKs appointments, 3 volunteers honored

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved several appointments at its meeting Tuesday. The Board approved the following: — Sunny Guillory was named to the Civil Service Board to replaced Damingo Harrison, who resigned.

Mayor: City faces tight budget

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said this year’s city budget may be challenging. After Tuesday’s meeting, Fontenot said in the past the General Fund was augmented by a $450,000 transfer from the Utility Fund.

Parish school employees voted $1K pay raise

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
More than 1,800 full-time St. Landry Parish School Board employees are receiving a $1,000 annual pay raise. The raise was approved on a 5-3 vote at a meeting on July 3 ending about a month of public discussions. The approval moves the district’s starting teacher pay to $43,000 a year.
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Myra Miller
Monday, July 7, 2025
Conceal carry permit class set for July 12 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. July 12 at 211 W. Park Ave. in Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.
4th of July fireworks

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Annual 4th of July fireworks display in Eunice

Myra Miller
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Hundreds of families were at the Eunice Recreational Complex in Eunice Friday at 9 p.m. to watch the annual 4th of July Fireworks Display. A 30-minute showing of brilliant fireworks lit the skies ending with a grand finale. (Photos by Myra Miller)