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FEMA changes said to be coming

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 27, 2025
By Harlan Kirgan Editor Disaster-prone states like Louisiana have a love-hate relationship with FEMA. When a hurricane strikes leaving a trail of destruction, the financial assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is welcome.
Sam Fulton, right, vice president of governmental affairs for Allegiance Health Management, and David ngram, CEO of Acadian Medical Center, attended a St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sam Fulton, right, vice president of governmental affairs for Allegiance Health Management, and David ngram, CEO of Acadian Medical Center, attended a St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish ordinance aims to help Eunice hospital (Download list of hospitals)

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 27, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Council in a special meeting amended an ordinance that allows Acadian Medical Center to participate in a program that enhances Medicaid payments. St.
xVieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music. The free programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and continue in July. The center is located t 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

xVieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music. The free programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and continue in July. The center is located t 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Rendezvous in the Prairie

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 27, 2025
Vieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 27, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, June 19 Kane Thomas Armand of Opelousas and Emily’s Michelle Bergeron, of Ville Platte. Monday, June 23 Dion Blane Lanclos and Angela Marie Aguillard, both of Opelousas.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 27, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, June 18 William G. Reed vs Charles Fontenot, et al, damages. Thursday, June 19 James W. Bellard vs Lowe’s Home. Centers LLC et al, damages. Friday, June 20 Eric Martin vs. Heather Lynn Hernandez, divorce.

Capsule gardening is where less is more

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Friday, June 27, 2025
From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club A capsule garden, just like a curated wardrobe, is all about a few essential high-end choices. It is about downsizing and getting back to basics; choosing a few essential and timeless items to create a beautiful yet flexible garden.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Library is looking for volunteers Volunteers are needed to help build a Friends of the Library organization. Tony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, said the Friends organization will be the fundraising group for the library. An organizational meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.
A pickup truck stolen out of St. Landry Parish is shown in this video as it is used to steal an ATM out of the Bayou One Stop store, 4730 U.S. 167 North, in the Turkey Creek area, at about 2 a.m. June 20. (Photo courtesy of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office)

A pickup truck stolen out of St. Landry Parish is shown in this video as it is used to steal an ATM out of the Bayou One Stop store, 4730 U.S. 167 North, in the Turkey Creek area, at about 2 a.m. June 20. (Photo courtesy of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office)

ATM stolen for Turkey Creek convenience store on U.S. 167

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm activation at 2 a.m. June 20 located at the Bayou One Stop, 4730 U.S. 167 North, in the Turkey Creek area and found the front door to the business was destroyed and the ATM was removed.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Renee Aymond and Superintendent Milton Batiste III at Tuesday’s Board meeting. Aymond is discussing a $1,000 across-the-board pay raise for employees. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Renee Aymond and Superintendent Milton Batiste III at Tuesday’s Board meeting. Aymond is discussing a $1,000 across-the-board pay raise for employees. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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$1K school pay raise advances

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A $1,000 across-the-board pay raise for St. Landry Parish public school employees advanced out of committee Tuesday to the full School Board meeting in July. If approved, the starting pay for a teacher would rise to $43,000.
Bicyclist and vehicle crash. Cyclist treated and released from a Lafayette hospital.

Bicyclist and vehicle crash. Cyclist treated and released from a Lafayette hospital.

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Eunice Police respond to a vehicle-versus-bicyclist crash

Myra Miller
Monday, June 23, 2025
A male bicyclist identified as John Sylvan Himel was struck by a vehicle Saturday on US Hwy. 190 west. Himel was transported to a Lafayette hospital for evaluation and treatment and as of Sunday Himel was discharged.