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Empowerment, achievement focus of Women’s Leadership Conference

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will sponsor a Women’s Leadership Conference designed to empower women, and to recognize several who have long track records of success. The conference will be hosted by the University’s Office for Campus Diversity from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Town of Church Point is debt free

The Town of Church Point is debt free for the first time in more than 20 years. Burton Kolder, certified public accountant with Kolder Slaven, said, “You are debt free. I know you know this, but as of September 2019, you are completely debt free in all areas.

Caught by ‘the best sheriff ever’

They said the argument began over a $78 bar tab. It ended one night in late February 1875 when Louis Rousseau, owner of a Ville Platte “grog-shop,” shot and killed Cyrinque Brignac. When sheriff’s deputies went to investigate, the newspapers said, Rousseau “had departed for parts unknown.

Community Foundation of Acadiana seeks philanthropy leader nominations

Community Foundation of Acadiana is accepting nominations from the community for the 2020 Leaders in Philanthropy (LIP) Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 16.

From the March 2010 files of The Eunice News

From the March 2010 files of The Eunice News

Ville Platte Police starting pay raised to $15/hour

Ville Platte police officers received a pay raise from the city council during an evening of heated discussion. Effective immediately, officers will be earning $15 an hour, up from $11.68 an hour.

Did you know? Refusing to identify yourself can be illegal

Across the country, the past decade has seen an increase in organized “civil disobedience” efforts, designed to disrupt or challenge police officers during lawful performance of their duty.

Chataignier volunteer firefighters honored

The Chataignier Volunteer Fire Department recently honored its top responders for 2019. From left, are Kyle Dupre, third place; Justin Darbonne, first place; and Chief Daniel Brasseaux, second place. (Photo courtesy of Phil Miller)

Mayor thanks all for Mardi Gras success

On behalf of the members of Eunice City Council and all of the citizens of Eunice who benefit directly and indirectly from the visitors to our city, I wish to thank everyone who helped make 2020 Eunice Mardi Gras a success.

There is no American worker shortage

“We’re full, our system’s full, our country’s full!” That was President Donald Trump last year at our southern border. “Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families.