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Dorothea "Dot" Tortomase

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dorothea “Dot” Tortomase announces her passing on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home with loved ones by her side at the age of 74. At the family’s request, a Memorial Service will be Celebrated at a later time.

St. Landry Sounds starts with Ardoin tribute

St. Landry Sounds, a music and conversation series with local artists, debuts at 2 p.m. March 9 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49, exit 23 in Opelousas. Lawrence “Black” Ardoin, a relative of Creole and Cajun music pioneer Amédé Ardoin, will be the featured guest.

Chataignier Council votes to raise sewer rates; replace existing pump

The Chataignier Village Council Monday night voted to raise the sewer bills from $15 per month to $20. Mayor Justin Darbonne explained the move is “to cover expenses.” He added the change would take effect on April 15. The ordinance was first introduced at last month’s meeting.

From The Eunice News files

From the February 1993 files of The Eunice News. Students learn about the importance of exercise and staying healthy. Muscle Round. Students in the resource classroom at Glendale Elementary enjoyed a visit to a local health club.

Woman charged after shooting her pet llama

A 67-year-old Opelousas woman is charged with cruelty to animals after shooting her pet llama, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release.

Eunice business owner charged with theft

Eunice Police have charged a business owner with theft in connection with a truck repair, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. On Feb. 20, Ronnie Lee Fontenot, 31, 1700 block of Providence Highway, Rayne, was arrested for theft, value $5,000 to $24,999.

Kinks being worked out on bike registration

A software issue is holding up the registration of bicycles in Eunice, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. Fontenot said software issues surfaced as he works to implement a system to register bicycles. The Board of Aldermen are being asked to change the registration to a one-time fee of $5.

Foggy morning

The fog was thick Friday morning in Eunice and across much of south Louisiana. Vehicles had their lights on in the photo taken about 8:30 a.m. looking west on U.S. 190 from its 2nd Street intersection. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council moves to regulate waste disposal

The St. Landry Parish Council introduced three ordinances governing waste disposal in the parish in reaction to a proposed injection well near the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Landfill at Beggs.

It’s finally a deal for Head Start site

Apparently it is finally a deal for the St. Landry Parish School Board’s Head Start site adjacent to the parish airport. At Wednesday’s meeting, the Parish Council approved a $500 a month charge for the site when the School Board’s next federal contract year begins.