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Winter flower outdoor planters brighten gloomy days

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 13, 2024
While winter often brings a temporary halt to many gardens, outdoor planters with beautiful winter flowers can brighten up any gloomy day. A mixture of texture, color, and height is the best way to create a striking planter. There are many brightly colored winter flowers that do well in planters.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Evangeline economic group proposed The Evangeline Economic Development Authority (EEDA) inaugural meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the South Louisiana Community College C.B. Coreil Campus, 1124 Vocational Dr, Ville Platte.
From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

Ardoin leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam at tourist center

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Accordion master Mark Ardoin leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Since February 2019, the jam has welcomed seasoned zydeco musicians and newcomers to play in St.

Christmas Parade of Lights today

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights starts at 6 p.m. with 67 entries and 10 bands on the schedule. The parade, sponsored by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce, is a highlight of the Christmas season and draws hundreds of viewers to the city.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks at Monday’s regional summit on litter held at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks at Monday’s regional summit on litter held at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Summit confronts state’s litter problem

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Some $91 million is spent cleaning up litter in Louisiana every year, according to Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who highlighted a eight-parish regional summit on litter Monday at LSUE.

City seeks state grant to enlarge dog pound

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The City of Eunice is seeking a $50,000 grant to expand the dog pound. The Board of Aldermen approved the application for the Louisiana Government Assistance Program grant at its Tuesday meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot said, “A couple years ago, we built a new facility with the same grant.
The Eunice Food Bank annual Food Drive was held Tuesday. Many volunteers were on hand ‘giving a hand.’ The early morning volunteers at the food bank included, the Rev. Heath McWilliams, left, David Guillory, Mary Ann Guillory, director; Jean Vige, Harry Reed, Tina Thomas, Darilyn Ardoin and Ron Driggs. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The Eunice Food Bank annual Food Drive was held Tuesday. Many volunteers were on hand ‘giving a hand.’ The early morning volunteers at the food bank included, the Rev. Heath McWilliams, left, David Guillory, Mary Ann Guillory, director; Jean Vige, Harry Reed, Tina Thomas, Darilyn Ardoin and Ron Driggs. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive collections down from last year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive was held Tuesday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at 2101 West Ash. There was 3.5 tons collected of food according to Mary Ann Guillory, director at the food bank, and about 45 volunteers on hand throughout the day.

Constitutional amendments approved

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
St. Landry Parish voters nearly mirrored the state vote in Saturday’s election in passing four constitutional amendments. Turnout, as predicted, was low at 10.8% in state voting and 5.2% in St. Landry Parish.
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Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Eunice Players’ Theater membership meeting set Dec. 10 The Eunice Players’ Theater will hold their annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 10 at the theater located at 121 South Second Street in downtown Eunice. All season ticket holders are invited and encouraged to attend.
Molly Rowe is the new director of the Hilliard Art Museum - University of Louisiana at Lafayette. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Molly Rowe is the new director of the Hilliard Art Museum - University of Louisiana at Lafayette. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Molly Rowe takes the helm at Hilliard Art Museum

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, December 9, 2024
LAFAYETTE — Molly Rowe, a Lafayette native with two decades of experience working with arts and culture organizations around the world, has been named executive director of the Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.