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EHS FFA dog wash service project scheduled Sept. 16

Hazel Bradley Reeves was the special honoree at the senior luncheon held Thursday at First Baptist Church fellowship social hall. Reeves turned 100 on her birthday on Aug. 20.

A larger-than-expected crowd turned out for Wednesday afternoon’s public hearing on the establishment of a solar farm just north of Crowley.

Ernest “Ernie” Blanchard is announcing he is a candidate to represent St. Landry Parish Council District 13 in the Oct. 14 election.
Blanchard’s announcement includes the following.
I am a lifelong resident of the city of Eunice.

Truancy rates in Louisiana and even Eunice are surprising high.
At Eunice High the truancy rate in the 2022-2023 school year was 73.31%, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas.
Thursday, Aug. 24
St. Landry Housing. Authority vs Megan Gautreaux, eviction.
LVNV Funding vs Renee Fruge, open account.

La. 35 (Church Point Hwy) from La. 98 (White Oak Highway) to La. 365 (Branch Highway) will have phased roadway closures to vehicular traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Sept. 11 until 6 p.m.

Whether tending to a backyard oasis or cultivating a collection of indoor plants, there is an insider tip that could revolutionize the gardening game.

St. Landry Parish Government is announcing its Ag Arena Stage Unveiling Concert on Sept. 23 at the St. Landry Ag Arena, located at 1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas.

Bulb & Blossom Club meeting set Sept. 5