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From The Eunice News files

From the October 2009 files of The Eunice News. Bulb & Blossom Club holds fund-raiser Bingo. The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members held a fund-raiser bingo Monday evening. All proceeds go toward the beautification of the city said President Kristine Joubert.

Louisiana School students

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) held its annual Matriculation Ceremony on Aug. 30, welcoming 150 new students to the school. The incoming class brings a wealth of experiences from all over Louisiana with 44 of the state’s 64 parishes being represented.

Put your hands together for Pete and Amy

If only the Democrats could fight like the Washington Nationals. The new National League champs won four straight on the way to the World Series, with great pitching and clutch hitting. End of story. Or as Joe Biden would say, “Period!

What happened election night in Louisiana?

As Gomer Pyle insightfully said: “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise.” There were a number of them on election night in the Bayou State. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ quest for a first primary victory fell flat as several factors in the final days of the campaign caused his poll numbers to plummet.

‘Pirate Gold King’ pulled colossal hoax

In late October 1908 authorities uncovered “one of the most colossal hoaxes” ever perpetrated in south Louisiana, in the words of several newspapers of the day. Five people were arrested for “a swindle which … extended over eighteen months or more, with prominent, well-to-do farmers ...

4th arrest made shooting at Rayne

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the shootings on Oct. 11 after the Rayne-Eunice high school football game.

Swine Fest seeking talent show contestants, pork cook-off teams

There are many activities that make up the annual La. Swine Festival held in Basile every first weekend of November. Several of those activities are competitions such as the pig chase, the boudin eating contest, the hog calling contest, the talent show, and the pork cook off.

Utility rate hikes proposed at Mamou

The Mamou Town Council introduced an ordinance during Wednesday’s (Oct. 9) meeting which would raise water and sewage rates for water system improvements. They were also updated about the upcoming Veterans Day Parade, and approved new staff hires.

UL Lafayette nursing college earns praise for end-of-life care training

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has earned national recognition as a pioneer in end-of-life care education. The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium recently inducted the college into its Hall of Fame.

Plan would establish St. Landry as Gateway to Acadiana

Active interest by national developers adds real vitality to a proposed project that would turn the intersection of I-49 and U.S. 190 into the Gateway to Acadiana, developers say.