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Farmers’ Market open Saturday, Wednesday The Eunice Farmers’ Market is open from 9 a.m. ot noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays, weather permitting. The market is located at 2101 W. Ash near the Community Garden, behind the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Phillip Hollier Jr.

VILLE PLATTE–Funeral services will be held at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Saturday, July 17, 2021, for Philip Erwin Hollier, Jr., 83, who passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Ribbon-cutting to greet doctor

Dr. Hank Cambron did the honors to cut a ribbon at Louisiana Family Practice, 151 Hill St., Eunice, at noon Tuesday. Cambron, a family practitioner, joins Kim Bellon, FNP-C, next to him, at the facility operated by Acadian Medical Center.

Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir is like family

When the Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir performs today and Friday for the musicians contacted the experience is a family one. Sonya Castille started with the band in 2012. “The phrase is ‘just come to one concert and you’ll see,’” said the clarinet player from New Iberia.

Why we should be grateful to be Americans

Sometimes, the system works. Last week, a client of mine, an abused woman from El Salvador, was granted asylum. You might not think that’s important or impressive. It won’t change the world, and it won’t make the “Breaking News” segment on CNN. But for my client, it’s monumental.

Joe & Tony’s door-to-door vaccine drive

Knock knock. “Who’s there?” “Tony and Joe.” “Tony and Joe who?” “We’re with the government and we’re here to help.” “Get off my property! My father said those were the nine most terrifying words in the English language.” “Come on, man! Open your damn front door.” “OK.

Ascension Parish puts public finances online

Ascension Parish is taking steps to provide heightened taxpayer accountability. Mirroring the Louisiana Checkbook, a state fiscal transparency website, elected officials in the southeastern Louisiana parish have opted to display public finances on a searchable online portal.

State officials, friends react to death of Edwin Edwards

Personal friends, state officials, former state officials, even political adversaries are reacting to Monday’s news of the death of former Governor Edwin W. Edwards.

Solution sought to roadside debris piles

City crews stopped picking up roadside debris on June 1 and Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said its the number one topic around town. The debris situation was among the items on the Board of Aldermen’s agenda Tuesday. Fontenot said the city is running its grappler truck, but it is not keeping up.

New LSU president visits LSU Eunice

In his second week on the job, LSU System president and chancellor William F. Tate IV visited LSU Eunice and provided a glimpse into his thinking. “This place is the place of opportunity.