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Eunice veterans Terry Fontenot and Donald Mayeux. (File photo)

Veterans Day edition planned

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 25, 2024

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.

Trunk or Treat scene from 2023 at LSUE.

LSUE holds Trunk or Treat Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 25, 2024

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.

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Early voting is on pace to exceed vote of 4 years ago

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 25, 2024

The early voting pace in St. Landry Parish is on pace to exceed that of four years ago when there was another national presidential race that time Donald Trump versus Joseph Biden. As of Thursday, early voting in the parish totaled 9,220 for an average of 1,537 votes per day.

LSUE fall enrollment continues to soar

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 25, 2024

Louisiana State University Eunice is continuing its trend of growing enrollment with another record-breaking fall this semester.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Anniversary concert at First United Methodist Church The dynamic duo of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church as part of the 130th anniversary celebration. The church is located at 501 S. 5th St., Eunice. The concert is to be held at 6 p.m.

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St. Landry public school costs detailed in report

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

St. Landry Parish School Board members were presented with a spreadsheet of estimated costs to operate its school sites during a Board retreat on Saturday. The highest cost per student was at North Central High School at $16,754.99. There were 244 students at North Central.

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, left, and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto at Saturday’s Board retreat to discuss consolidation. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School futures outlined at School Board retreat

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A few St. Landry Parish public schools will close and some will be repurposed if recommendations made during a School Board retreat are implemented. While most schools will not be changed, the fate of a few remains up in the air.

Candice Soileau of Eunice, at right, is getting ready to early vote at Eunice City Hall. Assisting her is Commissioner Cheryl Martin.

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Early voting tops 1,000 in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Early voting at the Eunice City Hall reached 1,042 at the end of voting on Tuesday. The voting includes the presidential contest between Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Early voting for the Nov.

Fall Into Downtown returning Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Fall Into Downtown will return for a third year Saturday in downtown Eunice. This year’s event features local bands and food trucks.

Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization, is the winner of the BBB Serving Acadiana Good Neighbor Award for non-profits. From left, are Brad Richard; Katie Richard, founder and executive director of Belly Buddies; Jennifer Fontenot and Jake Fontenot, board members of Belly Buddies. (Submitted photo)

Belly Buddies wins BBB Serving Acadiana Good Neighbor non-profit award

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Belly Buddies is the winner of the Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana “Good Neighbor” Award for non-profits in Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes. The event was held at La Pavillion at Parc Lafayette on Oct. 17.