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LSU AgCenter, GB Sciences Louisiana ship cannabis

BATON ROUGE — Therapeutic cannabis products developed through a partnership between the LSU AgCenter and GB Sciences Louisiana were made available for sale for the first time in Louisiana Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Computers are back at library

By Harlan Kirgan Editor The computers were returned to the Eunice Public Library last week and on Thursday three employees were brought back. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot handed out keys to the employees on Thursday as he surveyed the returned computers.

La. public schools still struggle in national rankings

By Will Sentell The Advocate Despite notable gains in key areas, Louisiana remains mired near the bottom nationally when it comes to public school achievement. The state launched its latest bid to improve schools more than 20 years ago, including a sweeping overhaul of operations that former Gov.

School year starts

Above, Lacy Oliver arrives at East Elementary Thursday morning with her children for first day of classes, left, Christopher Oliver, Lilly Oliver and Ethan Oliver. Right, Cavin Hanchett, a first grader at Highland Elementary, was greeted by Viola Bellard, computer lab facilitator.

Audit: Fewer findings

By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS — An audit of St. Landry Parish Government found a sharply reduced number of findings. Steve Moosa, a CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, presented the audit ending Dec. 31, 2018, at a meeting of the Parish Council’s Administrative-Finance Committee Wednesday.

From The Eunice News files

From the August 2009 files of The Eunice News. Church Point senior trainer Taylor Lejeune makes sure lineman Zachery Faul drinks water during the heat on the annual photo day activities on Thursday. Heat is a major concern as practices increase. Young Bears excited about 2009 season.

Cameron cuts another 80 jobs

By Nancy Duplechain Ville Platte Gazette VILLE PLATTE — Cameron, a Schlumberger company, had another round of layoffs nearly four weeks ago as about 80 employees were laid off. This was the second round of layoffs at the company.

DeVillier is unopposed for 2nd term

Qualifying ended Thursday with State Rep. Phillip DeVillier going unchallenged for a second term as the District 41 legislator. The district includes Eunice and much of rural Acadia Parish. Also unopposed were Dr. Russell Pavich of Eunice for St.

Carroll Marcantel

Moss Bluff–Carroll Marcantel, 84, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Mr. Marcantel was born on August 22, 1934 in Eunice to Hampton and Elta Marcantel. He will be remembered as a cowboy at heart who enjoyed riding horses and attending rodeos.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 9 Wonakee Nakee Frank, 36, 100 block of Abby Lane, Carencro. Battery of a dating partner. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Richard P. Breaux, 52, 200 block of Noahs Ark Boulevard, Cankton.