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The soul of America - revisited

The past two weeks have been quite extraordinary and truly unprecedented. The last week, particularly, has been very disruptive to the typical American Way of Life.

Forget social distancing, what’s happening is criminal

I got an email from the ACLU the other day. I have absolutely no idea how I got on their mailing list, since I’ve written column after column criticizing them for their positions on everything from representing accused terrorists to their problem with religion in the public square.

The dawn of spring; a sense of renewal

The dawn of spring; a sense of renewal The eternal promise of spring, the first daffodil, the tiny buds forming on the elm tree; a faint but distinct musical note from the mockingbird, serves to remind us of the cycle of life.

Public closings, phone numbers, websites, emails

Eunice City Hall offices closing, but staff available by phone The following City of Eunice buildings are closed to the public: The Eunice City Hall at 300 South 2nd Street The Eunice Library at South 2nd Street and Park Avenue The Depot Museum and the CFMA Hall of Fame on C.C. Duson Street (La.

Statewide burn ban declared

State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, in collaboration with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning. Private burning shall only be allowed by permission of the local fire department or local government.

LSUE commencement cancelled

Commencement ceremonies in the LSU have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The announcement Tuesday includes the May 16 LSUE graduation ceremony. In a letter, Thomas C. Galligan Jr.

Werner brings LSUE message home

There is probably no better friend of LSUE than Mary Werner, chairwoman of the LSU Board of Supervisors. Werner is a frequent visitor to the campus for its major moments such as graduations, which is canceled this spring.

Governor’s stay-at-home order tightest restrictions

After Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statewide stay at home order that took effect Monday, St. Landry Parish government offices announced a new round of anti-coronavirus measures. As of noon Wednesday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health, there were four cases in St.

City operations overcome lockdown

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said the city continues to provide services despite its offices being locked off from public access due to the coronavirus, COVID-19. The public is asked to refrain from close contact with city employees, he said.

Police believe shootings targeted

A series of shootings in Eunice are targeted, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. Eunice Police have responded to multiple reports about shots being fired since Sunday. “It appears at this point that it is not random shootings. It appears the ones that we have been getting are targeted.