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Court Eunice 208 CDA meeting set
Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd.

Workforce up, jobless rate down in November

The Tri-Parish workforce was up nearly 2% in November compared to a November 2021 and jobless rates are down from a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

New Year brings new police chief

Incoming Police Chief Kyle LeBouef says one of his biggest challenges is staffing and that’s because Eunice is behind other police departments in its pay.

Deadline nears to claim turkey voucher

Winners in The Eunice News turkey giveaway have until Thursday to claim their voucher at Eunice News office. Vouchers at to be taken to Champagne’s to claim the turkey.
Winners are:
Carol Feucht, Al’s Paint & Body;

News notes

Court Eunice 208 CDA meeting set
Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd.

LAWCO drops boil water advisory for Eunice area

Louisiana Water Company (LAWCO) in Eunice is rescinding the Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for its City of Eunice service area.
Water samples were collected, tested and verified that the water is safe for consumption.

Animal shelter is focus of criminal probe

Actions emanating from the St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter are under criminal investigation.
“Are you announcing there is an investigation?” asked Council member Harold Taylor.

Themes to 40 years of crime history

Crime in Eunice has been an ever-changing story, but with definite themes through the years.
On Monday, outgoing Police Chief Randy Fontenot discussed the four decades he has been in law enforcement in Eunice.