A school resource officer from the Eunice Police ranks was approved by the Eunice Board of Aldermen on Tuesday.
The Board approved an agreement with the St. Landry Parish School Board to provide the officer.
Bees and butterflies went about their business at the Eunice Prairie on Saturday morning as about 40 visitors walked around the 12-acre plot.
Sales tax collections through August were up 4.2% compared to 2022, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.
The TRIAD workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the VFW on U.S. 190 in Eunice.
A lunch is served, with live music and door prizes from local merchants and healthcare providers.
911 ceremony planned
In Honor and Remembrance 911 Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Eunice Circle Park.
Karen Vidrine is among the retirees from the St. Landry Parish School District recognized at Thursday’s meeting in Opelousas. Vidrine retired as principal at the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in Opelousas after 32 years of service.
The replacement of the bridge on Jessie B Road that crosses Bayou Mallet is completed.
Construction on the project began in February of this year. The project was executed to remove the aging cross-drain pipe and to replace the bridge.
By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
A visit to a constituent’s property sparked an exchange of letters cited at the St. Landry Parish Council’s Public Works Committee meeting on Wednesday.
Citing traffic that includes vehicles parking in tenant spots, gated access is being considered for South Martin Luther King Drive to Eunice Housing Authority apartments.
Donnie Fontenot is announcing he is a candidate for the St. Landry Parish Council District 13 position in the Oct. 14 election.
Fontenot’s announacement included the following.