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Myra Miller
Monday, November 21, 2016
DeVillier posts holiday office hours State Rep. Phillip DeVillier will close his district office from Monday to Friday and Dec. 26 to Jan. 3. The office’s normal hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Contact the office at 337-457-0194.

From The Eunice News files

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, November 21, 2016
From the November 1998 files of The Eunice News. Fifth-grade 4-H officers at Central Middle School were Jacob McManus, president; Lance Person, vice president; Aarianna Hudson, secretary; Drake Stelly, treasurer; and Tiffany Heinen, reporter.

INNOV8 Acadiana announces a $1.4M Business Accelerator Program

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, November 21, 2016
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson along with representatives from INNOV8 Acadiana, a Community Foundation of Acadiana company, announced Friday that a new Business Accelerator, Accelerate Acadiana, will be established to the eight-parish Acadiana region.

Mamou council accepts vehicle donations

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
The Mamou council unanimously voted to accept the donation of vehicles from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and the City of Bossier City at its Nov. 9 meeting. Mayor Ricky Fontenot said, “These are vehicles that were donated. I went out and took a look at them.
LSU graduate student Allison Snider conducts research on the Seaside Sparrows that reside in Louisiana marshes year-round. New research shows Deepwater Horizon oil in these native birds. (Photo by Philip Stouffer, LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources)

LSU graduate student Allison Snider conducts research on the Seaside Sparrows that reside in Louisiana marshes year-round. New research shows Deepwater Horizon oil in these native birds. (Photo by Philip Stouffer, LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources)

Scientists find Deepwater Horizon oil in sparrows

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Scientists have identified the first evidence of Deepwater Horizon oil in a land animal — the Seaside Sparrow. The scientists analyzed the diet and feathers of sparrows collected more than a year after the oil spill.
Jay Grymes, chief meteorologist, gives a presentation on Louisiana’s climate Wednesday during the intercultural dialogue on weather, water and climate. (Photo by Greta Jines)

Jay Grymes, chief meteorologist, gives a presentation on Louisiana’s climate Wednesday during the intercultural dialogue on weather, water and climate. (Photo by Greta Jines)

Expert says La. is in the crosshairs of climate change

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Climate change, hurricanes and floods were hot topics during the Louisiana State University International Programs’ intercultural dialogue on weather, water and climate on Wednesday, with one presenter saying that whatever the extent of climate change will be Louisiana will be in the crosshairs.

Thanksgiving Turkey Contest winners

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Winners of the Thanksgiving Turkey Contest may pick up the vouchers at the Eunice News and redeem the at Champagnes. The deadline to redeem the turkeys is Nov 30. Winners are: St. Landry Homestead - Joan Richard. LeJeune Chiropractic - Charmaine Richard. Eunice Superette - Brenda Fontenot.

Parish to pave 54 more roads

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Fifty-four more roads are to be paved in the final phase of the Smooth Ride Home Program. St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot announced at a Parish Council meeting Wednesday that Prairie Contractors Inc., of Opelousas, was the apparent low bidder for Phase 3B. The company bid $7,890,083.

Bishop appoints Roberts Cove woman

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has announced the appointment of Maureen Kirsch Fontenot as the new chancellor and assistant director of chancery personnel for the Diocese of Lafayette. The appointment is effective Monday.