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Would you move for a better job? Really?

When I was in school, many of my classmates were probably descended from settlers who built the town’s first log courthouse. Others, however, stood out as the proverbial new kid in town.

Too many statewide offices?

Current Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser has brought up an interesting idea. Have the governor and the lieutenant governor run together on the same ticket. Such a system exists in a majority of states across the nation. As Nugesser states: “The ticket idea seems to work well in other states.

Big-wheel biker was nation’s fastest

A bicycle craze swept America in the late 1890s, and south Louisiana was just as crazy as the rest of the nation. As a matter of fact, the craze put the town of Jennings in the spotlight, at least for a little while. The bicycles didn’t look like the ones we ride today.

Did you know? How to spot human trafficking

Most people in the heart of Cajun country would think we would never see a case on human trafficking or “modern slavery,” but it is here all around us. Hopefully, I will assist you in understanding what human trafficking is and how to spot it.

VFW Post 8971 Vets Appreciation Fun Day

The VFW Post 8971 Veteran’s Appreciation Family Fun Day will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 3, at the VFW Hall, across from Eunice High School. There will be fun for the entire family. Bring your DD214 and family.

UL Lafayette adopts sustainability plan

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has issued a master plan that will govern its ground – and water and air – game for the next three years. The Sustainability Strategic Plan is UL Lafayette’s first comprehensive statement of environmental objectives.

The Eunice News candidate announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

LSU AgCenter names Tara Smith as Central Region director

The LSU AgCenter has named Tara Smith, former Northeast Region director, as director of the AgCenter Central Region. Her office will be at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center near Alexandria.

Scott Fontenot announces candidacy for Eunice mayor

Scott Fontenot is announcing his candidacy for mayor of Eunice in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement includes the following. I am a 36 year old lifelong resident of Eunice. I am married to Katie Smith Fontenot, a third grade teacher at Eunice Elementary.

CFMA honors its best

The CFMA L’association de Musique Cadienne Francaise de Louisiane presented 30th Annual Le Cajun Awards Ceremony during a three-day event held Aug. 16-18, at the Rayne Civic Center.