The following are from December 2008 files of The Eunice News.
Eunice Mayor Bob Morris said the city qualified for additional FEMA reimbursements for its response to Hurricane Gustav. The city’s debris removal cost was about $88,000 and the standard reimbursement would have been $66,000. The city was to receive an additional $6,100.
The Eunice Rotary Club donated $5,000 to the Eunice Fire Department to buy a fire training trailer-mobile command center.
The Eunice High Bobcats ended their season with 40-31 loss against Bell Chase High in the quarterfinals. Eunice rushers included Tyler Collins, 25-171; Austin Young, 6-22; Trey Ceasar, 7-47; Darryl Thomas, 6-20; Mitchell Fuselier, 1-(-40); and Stuart Turner, 2-(-9).
The Eunice United Community Health Clinic was reporting dwindling donations. About 1,000 people in the Tri-Parish area were being served by the clinic.