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U.S. Rep. Ceo Fields speaks at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Council Chambers. At right is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Attendance was at capacity for the event for the 6th Distirct representative. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Ceo Fields speaks at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Council Chambers. At right is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Attendance was at capacity for the event for the 6th Distirct representative. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Fields urges universal Head Start at town hall

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Universal Head Start starting for 2-year-olds would help produce productive citizens, said U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Hall. “When you hear about this bill, you will say, oh, Cleo, that costs too much.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto listens to the budget presentation by Shaun Grantham, chief financial officer, at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto listens to the budget presentation by Shaun Grantham, chief financial officer, at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School Board budget cuts likely

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
St. Landry Parish Superintendent Milton Batiste III stressed that the student count in the coming weeks is crucial to the district financial health. The initial budget presented to a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday indicated the budget faces trimming, not in the thousands, but $7.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 4, 2025
Soccer registration is now open The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45. Registration continues until Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 23 Victor Layne Landreneau and Nicky Marie Hardacre, both of Clinton, Mississippi. Thursday, July 24 Rylan Michael Hebert of Lafayette and McKenzie Marie Garrison, of Broussard.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, July 23 Discover Bank vs Lacie Boudreaux, petition to make judgment executory. Johnathan E. Carmouche vs Jeskam Thomas Carmouche, divorce. Capital One NA vs Jaiden T. Martin, open account. Capital One NA vs Marcus J.
The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November. Front row, from left, are Earline Doucet; Kristy McMillian, student; Angel Browning, student; Chrystal Bates, student; Polly Bellard, RN, director of nursing; and back, from left, are Pam Wimberly, RN, instructor; Brandy Cormier, student; Dae

The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November. Front row, from left, are Earline Doucet; Kristy McMillian, student; Angel Browning, student; Chrystal Bates, student; Polly Bellard, RN, director of nursing; and back, from left, are Pam Wimberly, RN, instructor; Brandy Cormier, student; Dae

Acadia-St. Landry nursing class

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November.
Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Cool fishing spot at the Eunice City Lake

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

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Rep. Fields to hold town hall in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
Congressman Cleo Fields will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Eunice City Hall, 300 S. 2nd St. The meeting is designed to give constituents a direct opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas, an announcement stated. Another town hall with the 6th District U.S.
Todd and Polly McFarlain from a photo on their Facebook page.

Todd and Polly McFarlain from a photo on their Facebook page.

Marshal leading effort to help Eunice family

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 1, 2025
One of Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne’s best known efforts is an annual fan drive.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Soccer registration is now open The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45. Registration continues until Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.