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Tri-Parish workforce down 241 in September

The Tri-Parish workforce drop by 241 people in September compared to September 2023, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission on Tuesday. The September workforce totaled 67,496, down from 67,737 in September 2023.

St. Landry Parish early vote up 8.8% over 4 years ago

Early voting in St. Landry Parish ended with an. 8.8% increase over the final tally in 2020 when another presidential race was on the ballot. The early vote count total was 14,775 on Tuesday, up 1,200 from 13,575 in November 2020.

Eunice political, civic, business leader “Jack” Burson dies

Isaac “Jack” Jackson Burson Jr., who served as Eunice alderman at-large from Jan. 1, 1995, to Dec. 31, 2018, died Monday. He was 85 years old.

Unrestrained occupants killed, injured in separate overnight crashes

Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle hit-and-run fatality crash on Interstate 10 West just east of La. 343 in Lafayette Parish just before 1 a.m. Monday. The crash claimed the life of 38-year-old Ashley Campbell of Temple, Texas.

City of Eunice, St. Landry Parish reschedules Halloween Trick or Treat from Thursday to Wednesday

City of Eunice, St. Landry Parish reschedules Halloween Trick-or-Treating to Wednesday due to inclement weather The City of Eunice, in response to an anticipated weather forecast, has made the decision to reschedule Halloween trick-or-treating.

News notes

Speaker Johnson’s office to hold satellite office hours WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker Mike Johnson’s district staff will host satellite office hours throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District to assist constituents who need assistance navigating federal agencies.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday,Oct. 16 James Louis Rivet and Annie Merle Cummings, both of Opelousas. Thursday, Oct. 17 Aidan Louis LeJeune of Ville Platte and Caroline Grace Estes, of Port Barre. Friday, Oct.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Cheryl Eaglin Bostick vs Gregory Hayes, monies due. John Dale Saucier Jr. vs Tricia Ann Saucier, divorce. Thursday, Oct. 17 Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Raymond Lewis Jr. et al, executory process. Georgia Banking.

Veterans Day edition planned

The Eunice News will honor area veterans in a special edition. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11. This is the sixth year for the tribute to veterans. Veterans may update or add information to previously submitted material. Biographical information about local veterans is requested.

LSUE holds Trunk or Treat Sunday

LSU Eunice will hold its fifth annual “Trunk or Treat” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The free community event is at the LSU Eunice campus grounds.