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Caryn Fulop

Caryn Fulop

St. Landry Parish Government appoints finance director

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
St. Landry Parish Government announces the hiring of Caryn Fulop as their new finance director. Fulop’s first day on the job was Tuesday. Fulop is originally from the Republic of Panama and moved to Louisiana in 1991.
A candle-lighting ceremony was held at the Langley Cemetery to remember and pray for loved ones on Saturday. Many ancestors of the surrounding communities including Eunice, Basile, Iota, Crowley, Elton, Jennings are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery is located off of La. 97 (Evangeline Highway) on Fernest Road, in the northwest corner of Acadia parish. Langley Cemetery is non-profit and open to all who need a final resting place. Seated, from left, are Seated Sue Richard and Helena Putman. Standing, from

A candle-lighting ceremony was held at the Langley Cemetery to remember and pray for loved ones on Saturday. Many ancestors of the surrounding communities including Eunice, Basile, Iota, Crowley, Elton, Jennings are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery is located off of La. 97 (Evangeline Highway) on Fernest Road, in the northwest corner of Acadia parish. Langley Cemetery is non-profit and open to all who need a final resting place. Seated, from left, are Seated Sue Richard and Helena Putman. Standing, from

Ceremony held at Langley Cemetery

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A candle-lighting ceremony was held at the Langley Cemetery to remember and pray for loved ones on Saturday. Many ancestors of the surrounding communities including Eunice, Basile, Iota, Crowley, Elton, Jennings are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery is located off of La.
Those attending the ceremony renaming the Acadian Center to the Dr Anthony Mumphry Center at LSUE on Tuesday assembled for a photo. (Photo submitted by LSUE)

Those attending the ceremony renaming the Acadian Center to the Dr Anthony Mumphry Center at LSUE on Tuesday assembled for a photo. (Photo submitted by LSUE)

LSUE’s first chancellor honored

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A ceremony was held Tuesday at LSU Eunice to celebrate renaming the Acadian Center to the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center. Mumphrey helped found LSUE and was its first chancellor. Also present was LSU President William Tate and Mumphrey’s family. The keynote speaker was State Rep. Phillip DeVillier.

Trail ride to benefit Eunice Community Health Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The COVID pandemic reached into nearly every corner of the community, but for the Eunice Community Health Center it nearly cut off its lifeblood of fundraising. The center provides a variety of free medical services that include medications and supplies. The center also provides low-cost lab work.

Tri-Parish workforce down

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Tri-Parish workforce in September totaled 67,341, down 2% or 1,474 from year ago, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The September workforce in each parish declined compared to a year ago. The workforce counts the employed and those seeking jobs.

Pistol-packing teens charged

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Two juveniles are charged with possessing a .380-caliber semi-automatic pistol on Eunice Junior High School property. A photo of one of them holding a pistol circulated and made its way to the principal, said Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. The principal contacted police and after school on Oct.

Police: Stray bullet strikes woman

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A stray bullet struck a 25-year-old woman in the left hand early Tuesday morning as she drove a car on South Mallet near Anne Avenue. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said the woman was treated at Acadian Medical Center and was transferred to a Baton Rouge hospital.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 3 Lee A. Sam, Jr., 31, 800 block of St. Landry Road, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 2 00:15 Caller in the 200 block of South Mallet advised of shots fired. 00:15 Caller advised of shots fired near the area of North St. George. 00:18 Caller advised that her granddaughter was shot on Clark.
Gary James Carriere

Gary James Carriere

Gary James Carriere

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Gary James Carriere passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 54. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date.