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From The Eunice News files

From the January 1999 files of The Eunice News. Jesse Guillory was named Eunice Volunteer Fireman of the Year. The award was presented by Mayor Kenneth Peart.

Old stuff and the old people

Old things keep washing up on McFaddin Beach a 20-mile stretch of sand on the Gulf of Mexico generally south of Port Arthur, about 12 miles west of Sabine Pass and the Louisiana-Texas line.

Qualifying dates set for 2 St. Landry Parish elections

Qualifying dates for two elections on March 25 in St. Landry Parish were announced by Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish clerk of court. Qualifying is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 to 13 at the clerk’s office, Room 207, St. Landry Parish Courthouse.

Acadia Parish assessor takes oath

It’s easy to see why Acadia Parish Assessor James “Jimbo” Petitjean has never lost an election. The former five-term mayor of Rayne possesses a “never met a stranger” aspect to his personality.

City tax vote delayed

Eunice city officials are headed back to the drawing board on a plan for infrastructure improvements and pay raises for employees. At an agenda-setting meeting Thursday, Mayor Scott Fontenot announced that after talking with council members, “..

Guidroz wishes Higgins well in congressional career

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz at first hesitated to comment about the election of his former spokesperson Clay Higgins to the 3rd Congressional District seat. But Guidroz finally commented at Wednesday Eunice Rotary Club meeting about Higgins’ new job. “I wish him well.

Sheriff stresses need for discipline in his ranks

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidoz talked about discipline and other subjects at a meeting of the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan) Sheriff stresses need for discipline in his ranks Guidroz also comments on election of former Capt.

News notes

Bulb & Blossom Club meeting set Jan. 9 The Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the residence of Thuy Reber. All members are asked to attend and membership is welcomed to anyone interested. Information: 603-9528.

Ville Platte teen’s life ended in a New Orleans jail cell

Tina Thomas just wanted to be called ‘Maw Maw.’ The grandmother of Ja’Quin Thomas was known by nearly everyone around Ville Platte as Tina, but she had no plans to allow her grandbaby to call her by her first name. “All he heard coming up was people calling me was Tina,” Tina said.

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By Howell Dennis Crowley Post-Signal CROWLEY — Mike Francis was sworn in by Judge John Trahan as District 4 Public Service Commissioner on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Acadia Parish Courthouse.