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EHS annual auction set for Nov. 10 The Eunice High auction will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Nick’s on 2nd Street. Auctions items can be dropped off at Totally Tanned at 1801 W. Laurel Ave. The auction will be lived broadcast on 92.5 KVPI. For more information, call Minette Vienne at 337-523-3503.

Eunice man facing attempted murder charge arrested after trying to buy firearm

A Eunice man, who is waiting trial on an attempted second-degree murder charged, was arrested after he attempted to buy a firearm, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Guidroz stated in a news release that on Aug.

The socialism instruction manual

For political leaders to convince a nation to adapt socialism (for power and money) you must not be in a rush, and slowly break down the existing economic/political system. You then must offer the citizenry, especially the young, a social utopia with political empowerment.

Commercial radio turns 100: What are your favorite memories?

Did you realize that commercial radio got its start on Nov. 2, 1920, when legendary KDKA in Pittsburgh broadcast the results of the Harding-Cox presidential race? Almost overnight, radio transitioned from domination by ham operators to an actual business with schedules, programming and sponsors.

Atchafalaya courthouse never got a vote

I knew that a number of parishes have been created from what was the sprawling district once called Imperial St.

Unborn baby killed, 5 wounded in I-10 shooting

The investigation is continuing in the Oct. 22 shooting on Interstate 10 that left five people injured and resulted in the death of an unborn baby. According to Sheriff K.P.

DeVillier bill to help oil and gas industry is on governor’s desk

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says his bill offering a severance tax exemption and incentive to plug orphan wells is a win-win for the state. The legislation passed the House and Senate in the special session and is now on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk.

Superintendent announces leadership councils

St. Landry Parish School Board Superintendent Patrick Jenkins announced members of the Superintendent’s Leadership Councils on Friday.

DA race candidates raise about $400K

The race for 27th Judicial District district attorney is the only parishwide election on the Nov. 3 ballot and the candidates combined have raised nearly $400,000 and spent nearly $250,000.

Tri-Parish workforce steady, jobless rates up

The Tri-Parish workforce numbering 68,238 is essentially unchanged from a year ago, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The September employment numbers released Wednesday show the Tri-Parish workforce grew by 141 over September 2019.