Eunice city officials recited their oaths of office Wednesday morning in the Council Chamber. From left, are Randy Fontenot, police chief; Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; City Judge Terry Hoychick, who delivered the oaths; Mayor Scott Fontenot; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Ernest “Ernie” Blanchard, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. A formal inauguration is scheduled at 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Liberty Theater. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)