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St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 7%

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 6, 2024

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections continued rising in November when they were up 7% for the year compared to the same 11-month period in 2023, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.

Angela Huckaby with CDA Court 208 demonstrates how to craft reindeer antlers at the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival Thursday. From left are Gabriel Daire, Branson Daire, Gina Daire, Jayla Mickens, Michael Laird and Jax Laird. Huckaby also had crafts of Christmas ornaments.Turn to Page 10 for more photos from the festival. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Food drive, Christmas parade top the holiday events this week

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 6, 2024

Food drives are on the holiday schedule this week along with the Christmas parade in Eunice. On Tuesday, the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the Department of Motor Vehicles Office.

At Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, Ellis Daigle, club president, Elbert Lee Guillory, guest speaker, and club member Bob Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Guillory offers 4-part plan to heal divisions

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 6, 2024

Former State Sen. Elbert Guillory is a politician, preacher and lawyer. As a politician he recently came in second in the Nov. 5 election to represent the newly formed 6th Congressional District. Guillory won 38% of the vote, but lost to State Sen.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, December 5, 2024

City-wide Day of Prayer set Saturday The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.

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Day of Prayer scheduled Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.

Adalyn Doucet made her Christmas wishes known to Santa at the 2023 Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival returns from 5 to 7 p.m. today. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Christmas events begin Thursday at Community Garden, concert

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Today is the big day for community Christmas events in Eunice beginning at 5 p.m. with the fourth annual Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. The event featuring activities for children and treats is held at the community garden, 2101 W. Ash St., Eunice.

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Myra Miller

Monday, December 2, 2024

Early voting continues on Saturday Early voting for the Dec. 7 election continues through Saturday, excluding Thanksgiving and Friday, which is observed as Acadian Day, according to Byron Stelly, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters. Voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Eunice Community Concert Band, Community Choir & Children’s Choir have been busy rehearsing for their annual Christmas Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the First Baptist Church of Eunice, Park Avenue and 3rd Street. Rehearsing Nov. 26, from left, are John Havard, Cindy Mouton, James Naquin and Connie Beaugh. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice community Christmas events begin

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

A bit of a cold snap coincides with Eunice Christmas events this week. Thursday is the big day this week and next week. The Eunice Community Concert Band, Community Choir & Children’s Choir will stage its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m.

Sheriff issues news release on jail suit filed

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz issued a news release on Wednesday following a suit by Parish President Jessie Bellard on jail costs. “The St.

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Fun gift ideas for your favorite gardener

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

From Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Add whimsy to a garden with Bee Cups ($12.50 by PondsScumCeramics on Etsy), designed to attract and nourish essential pollinators. These ceramic puddlers resemble a poppy flower and come in a variety of bright colors.