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Fantasies owner ‘shifting gears,’ pulls permit

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, November 11, 2024

Jasen Bourque has pulled the building permit for his planned Fantasies LS Club, but vows “this, by far, is not over.” “I’m just shifting gears right now,” Bourque said Wednesday morning. Bourque said he’s keeping the property on Gumpoint Highway and will be moving a double-wide mobile home onto it.

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Myra Miller

Monday, November 11, 2024

Food Bank Food Drive set for Dec. 10 The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV.

Sandbags available

Harlan Kirgan

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Sandbags are available for parish residents at the Yambilee Building, 1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas, today, Nov. 9. Distribution begins at 9 a.m.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 8, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Oct. 31 Kenneth Blaine Lanclos and Brenda Gail Lafleur, both of Vinson. Gerard Ty Levier of Port Barre and Angel Lee Benoit, of Opelousas. Monday, Nov.

A portion of the Eunice wastewater treatment facility off of Sittig Street. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City about to embark on historic project

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 8, 2024

The Eunice Board of Aldermen will be asked to do the legal work necessary to launch a historic overhaul of the city’s aging wastewater treatment facility. On Tuesday’s city meeting agenda is an ordinance to authorize issuing a sewer revenue bond up to $12 million.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Maj. Mark LeBlanc, Crime Stoppers coordinator, speaks to the Parish Council on Wednesday about a program to combat littering and dumping. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Crime Stoppers takes aim at litter, dumping

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 8, 2024

St. Landry Crime Stoppers is best known for collaring murder, burglary and other felony suspects, but by next year it intends to combat littering and dumping. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’ Maj.

The rain was pouring down during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new restrooms at East Elementary in Eunice on Wednesday. Among those present were St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, assistant superintendents, several School Board members, Lemoine Company representative, and the instructional leadership team of East Elementary. At the center of the photo, cutting the ribbon is School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto and Principal Gina LaGrange. The new restrooms are funded b

East Elementary ceremony

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 8, 2024

The rain was pouring down during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new restrooms at East Elementary in Eunice on Wednesday. Among those present were St.

Veterans Day program is Monday at VFW

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 8, 2024

A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the VFW 8971 Hall grounds near the tank on U.S. 190 east. The program will be moved inside if it rains. The public and all veterans are invited. Gumbo will be served at the conclusion of the program.

St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, November 7, 2024

St. Landry Parish Government is lifting the parish-wide burn ban, effective Thursday. The decision comes as rainfall has significantly reduced fire risks in the area. Residents are now permitted to resume outdoor burning activities but are urged to exercise caution to prevent accidental fires.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Here’s a new fundraiser: Cow Patty Bingo The Eunice Mardi Gras Association has a new fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center. The association is plans Cow Patty Bingo at noon Nov.