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Myra Miller
Rotary Club seeks nominations
The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.
Monday, March 3, 2025
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Supreme Court to assign judge to hear parish jail suit
Harlan Kirgan
The State Supreme Court will have to appoint a judge to preside over a lawsuit asking for a declaratory judgment on jail costs in St. Landry Parish
Judges in the 27th Judicial District Court have recused themselves, according to an entry in the court minutes entered on Feb. 24.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Mardi Gras events set for Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Harlan Kirgan
It is like old times at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center as a series of Mardi Gras programs are planned Sunday through Tuesday.
The programs were a staple of the downtown Eunice celebration until the Center closed in 2019 due to air conditioning problems.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Kimberly Culotta, of the Atchafayala Basinkeepers speaks at the Feb. 19 St. Landry Parish Council meeting. (Photo Harlan Kirgan)
Parish Council OKs Atchafalaya Basinkeepers pipeline resolution
Harlan Kirgan
The St. Landry Parish Council approved a resolution proposed by the Atchafalaya Basinkeepers to pipe sand from the Basin to Terrebonne Parish.
The Council had to add the item to its Feb. 19 agenda with a unanimous vote.
St. Landry Parish borders the Atchafalaya Basin’s west side.
Friday, February 28, 2025
St. Landry Parish marriage licenses
Harlan Kirgan
The following people obtain marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Harvey Menard Luneau and Barbara Lin Wilkinson, both of Palmetto.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Woody Allen Naquin and Alexus Jena Arclese, both of Opelousas.
Joseph Raymond Lanclos Jr.
Friday, February 28, 2025
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Myra Miller
Rotary Club seeks nominations
The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.
Eunice Mardi Gras schedule
Harlan Kirgan
The Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice has announced its Mardi Gras schedule.
The Mardi Gras festivities is a five-day celebration.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Security enhanced for the Eunice celebration
Harlan Kirgan
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said security is being enhanced for the upcoming five-day Mardi Gras celebration.
“We’re preparing to keep our patrons safe for our festival the best way that we can,” he said.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
5-day party to start
Harlan Kirgan
The premiere time to be in Eunice starts Friday and continues through Tuesday as the Cajun Prairie celebrates Mardi Gras.
The five-day Cajun Mardi Gras Festival may draw up to 14,000 people for a free authentic Cajun experience.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.
Mayor: Everything is coming together for a Mardi Gras party
Harlan Kirgan
When the five-day Eunice Mardi Gras celebration was announced at the February city council meeting, Mayor Scott Fontenot said everything is coming together.
“They’ve got the best band lineup you can imagine as far as Cajun French music goes,” he said.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025