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Myra Miller
Sunday, November 17, 2024
KPC & Ladies Auxiliary seeks new members The St. Mathilda Council 92 Knights of Peter Claver and Court 92 Ladies Auxiliary are seeking new members. If you are a practicing Catholic man or woman, 18 years or older, you are invited to apply for membership.

Fertilize soil not the plant

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Friday, November 15, 2024
Fertilizers improve soil health so that the essential nutrients are available for a plant to soak up through its roots. All plants need rich fertile soil to grow their best and stay healthy. Adding nutrients already plentiful in the soil may cause more harm than good for the plant.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Maj. Mark LeBlanc, right, speaks at the Eunice city council meeting on Tuesday about a planned Crime Stopper program to combat littering and dumping in the parish. Shown, seated from left,, are Alderman Chad Andrepont, Alderwoman Germaine Simpson, City Attorney Stan Feucht, City Clerk Ginny Moody, Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman at-large Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, Alderoman Connie Thibodeaux and Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Maj. Mark LeBlanc, right, speaks at the Eunice city council meeting on Tuesday about a planned Crime Stopper program to combat littering and dumping in the parish. Shown, seated from left,, are Alderman Chad Andrepont, Alderwoman Germaine Simpson, City Attorney Stan Feucht, City Clerk Ginny Moody, Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman at-large Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, Alderoman Connie Thibodeaux and Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

$100 reward planned to catch parish litter bugs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
The St. Landry Crime Stopper Board is going to pay people up to $100 if the submit a tip about a litter bug results in an arrest or conviction, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Maj. Mark LeBlanc, Crime Stopper coordinator.
Two buildings are left at the site of Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice. The St. Landry Parish Council is to vote Wednesday on an ordinance to abolish the hospital district. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Two buildings are left at the site of Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice. The St. Landry Parish Council is to vote Wednesday on an ordinance to abolish the hospital district. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Hospital district about to be abolished

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
St. Landry Parish Hospital District 1, which served the Eunice hospital, is about to be abolished. On the agenda for Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting is an ordinance to end the district and transfer its property to the parish.
Award-winners, from left, are Lance Pitre, Laura Pitre, Bonnie Kyzar, Gabe Ortego, Rick Nesbitt, Susan Vigee, Erika Fontenot, Cole Frey, Alicia Mire, Michael Fruge, Holly Bertrand, Kip Bertrand, Carey Lawson, and the Rev. Andrew Bates. Award-winner Katie Richard was not available for the photo at the ceremony held Tuesday in the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus. (Submitted photo)

Award-winners, from left, are Lance Pitre, Laura Pitre, Bonnie Kyzar, Gabe Ortego, Rick Nesbitt, Susan Vigee, Erika Fontenot, Cole Frey, Alicia Mire, Michael Fruge, Holly Bertrand, Kip Bertrand, Carey Lawson, and the Rev. Andrew Bates. Award-winner Katie Richard was not available for the photo at the ceremony held Tuesday in the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Chamber names ‘Eunice’s Best’

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce presented its first Eunice’s Best honors on Tuesday at the LSUE Mumphrey Center. The sold-out event honored individuals, businesses and other entities that make Eunice special.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Caysen James Lawrence and Reghan Michelle Thibodeaux. (No addresses available) Thursday, Nov. 7 Terry James Breaux and Courtney Dawn Tweedel, both of Arnaudville. Friday, Nov.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Calob Beard vs Sydni Brooke Arnaud, custody. Summer Thomas et al vs Geico Secure Insurance Co. et al, damages. Tutorship of Rayleigh Rose Lazard. Data Mortgage Inc. vs Lakiethdien Williams, executory process.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 14, 2024
KPC & Ladies Auxiliary seeks new members The St. Mathilda Council 92 Knights of Peter Claver and Court 92 Ladies Auxiliary are seeking new members. If you are a practicing Catholic man or woman, 18 years or older, you are invited to apply for membership.
Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director, speaks at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director, speaks at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Mayor confronts bulky waste problem

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Solid Waste Commission director pledges a fix for Eunice complaint “We’ve talked about this many times before,” said Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot about the removal of bulky curbside waste from the city’s streets.
Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Honoring veterans

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Veterans Day was observed at VFW Post 8971 Monday with an outdoors ceremony. VFW Post 8971 Commander Donnie Fontenot was the emcee. Fontenot thanked all veterans for their service. David Crader, American Legion Post 129 commander, was recognized for his service in the military.