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Nominees sought for Rotary award The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2017 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year. The winner will receive a free trip to Branson, Missouri, courtesy of KEUN Radio, $500 spending money from the Rotary Club, a plaque and a flower arrangement.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Goodwill

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Goodwill GoodBUYS Clearance Outlet at 2360 W. Laurel Ave., Eunice, on Thursday. A customer appreciation day was held at the store, which is open form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

St. Landry Parish school employees attend conference

Members of the St. Landry Federation of Teachers attended the annual Louisiana Federation of Teachers Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel Conference, held on April 1 at the Baton Rouge Crowne Plaza Hotel. The annual PSRP Conference recognizes the contributions of school support staff.

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Pre-kindergarten registration dates set All Eunice public schools will be have pre-kindergarten signup now 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.

Acadia Parish School Board to seek property tax renewals

The Acadia Parish School Board’s April meeting agenda was light and dashed through Monday night. With all but one member present – Rev. James Proctor – the board’s unanimous votes of 7-0 approved nine items in its routine items.

A Chat-A-While Social & Civic Club holding raffle for scholarship

The Chat-A-While Social and Civic Club will raffle three Easter Mega baskets, a 32-inch TV, microwave, and a 26-inch Cruizer bicycle with all proceeds to go to the Geraldine Brown Memorial Scholarship. Geraldine Brown was one of the first custodians at LSUE.

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.

News notes

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.