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Christmas Parade of Lights today

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Summit confronts state’s litter problem

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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City seeks state grant to enlarge dog pound

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Eunice Food Bank Food Drive collections down from last year

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Constitutional amendments approved

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Molly Rowe takes the helm at Hilliard Art Museum

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 6, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Adam Sage Dennis and Ainsley Marie Grayson, both of Eunice. Peter Joseph Edmonson Jr. and Beverly Ann Reed, both of Opelousas. Wednesday, Nov.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 6, 2024
The following civil cases were filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Monday, Nov. 25 Gulfco of Louisiana LLC vs Rebecca Millet, et al, open account. Succession of Walter Allen Leonard. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Jessie Bellard vs Bobby J. Guidroz, declaratory relief.

Senator’s staff sets hours in Eunice, Mamou

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 6, 2024
The office of U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), will host two constituent assistance events in Eunice and Mamou on Thursday. The sessions are to help constituents needing assistance with federal agencies ranging from the Social Security Administration to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.