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Concrete and two buildings are that remain of the former Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Concrete and two buildings are that remain of the former Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Eunice hospital district may be abolished

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 11, 2024
An ordinance to abolish St. Landry Parish Hospital Service District 1 is on the agenda at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The introduction of the ordinance is one more sign of the former Moosa Memorial Hospital fading into history.
Alicia Mire explained the downtown plan at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Mire is Main Street director. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Alicia Mire explained the downtown plan at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Mire is Main Street director. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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There’s a plan for downtown

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 11, 2024
Revitalization of downtown 2nd Street in Eunice was the topic at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Alicia Mire, Eunice Main Street director, was the guest speaker Wednesday. A few months ago the city of Eunice was granted funding for a downtown revitalization plan.
The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System celebrated state funding on Wednesday which will allow it to improve its services including new digital water meters. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System celebrated state funding on Wednesday which will allow it to improve its services including new digital water meters. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Water district plans upgrades with nearly $1M in state funding

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 11, 2024
The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System, a water district nestled between Opelousas, Church Point and Lawtell, has $940,000 in state funding for upgrades.
Eunice area first-responders battled a train car fire at about 2 p.m. This is an aerial photo provided by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.

Eunice area first-responders battled a train car fire at about 2 p.m. This is an aerial photo provided by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.

Update: Fire is out, fire was centered on bridge and tank car

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The following is from St. Landry Parish Government FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/10/24 Eunice, LA – At approximately 2:30 PM today, a train fire was reported near the North St. Mary railroad crossing in Eunice.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Women’s Day of Reflection set Nov. 16 There will be a Day of Reflection with a theme of “Now Faith” at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Hall in Mallet from 8:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 16 with lots of praise and worship and guest testimonial speakers. All women are invited to attend.
A portion of the Eunice sewer plant.

A portion of the Eunice sewer plant.

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Sewer system bond approved

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Without discussion at Tuesday’s meeting, the Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the issuance of up to $12 million in revenue bonds. After the meeting, in a text message, Mayor Scott Fontenot explained, “The two current plants will be demolished and replaced at the current site.

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St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose again in September

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections were up 8.9% in September compared to the same month a year ago, according to statistics released Monday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.
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Myra Miller
Monday, October 7, 2024
Early voting begins Oct. 18 Early voting for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election will be held from Oct. 18 to 29 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to ongoing construction in the courthouse in Opelousas, early voting in Opelousas will take place at the Delta Grand Theater.

Grow your own tea garden

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Friday, October 4, 2024
Many herbs are easy to grow and tea from home grown herbs is wonderfully delicious with bright flavors. The preservatives and additives in store bought tea dulls the flavor and counteracts the natural healing properties of many teas. Herbs can be grown in containers with drainage holes.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 4, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Sept. 19 Alexander Michael Manuel and Lillian Grace Ashford. (No address available) Friday, Sept. 20 Evan Cade Fontenot and Hannah Renee Whittington, both of Opelousas. Monday, Sept.