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News notes items

News notes

CDA will hold meeting June 1 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Eunice 208 will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. June 1 in the Jeanmard Hall on N. 3rd St. All members are encouraged to attend as the next meeting will be Monday, August 31, Same place and time. Interested in checking us out?
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is inviting families and visitors to dive into the rich heritage of Cajun and Creole culture with a full slate of free, hands-on programs this week.

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is inviting families and visitors to dive into the rich heritage of Cajun and Creole culture with a full slate of free, hands-on programs this week.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center hosting free family events

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park is inviting families and visitors to dive into the rich heritage of Cajun and Creole culture with a full slate of free, hands-on programs this week.
Rebecca Chaisson

Rebecca Chaisson

I work in 3 different parishes

I got my first complaint last week. Someone called to say that she didn’t want to read about Opelousas in the Eunice newspaper. This made me laugh, mostly because I don’t even know how to get to Opelousas.
Homeless encampment

Homeless encampment

Officials join forces to clear health hazard

City and parish officials joined forces last week to address complaints over a homeless encampment set up on wooded property north of Eunice corporate limits.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Police Report

The following are arrests by the Eunice Police Department and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Lakeview Park & Beach

Lakeview Park & Beach

Lakeview provides Cajun music, sandy beaches

By Joanna Brown - The Advocate The little city of Eunice attracts visitors from all over the world, seeking the trappings of authentic Cajun culture — like live music, the traditional rural Courir de Mardi Gras, and incredible food.  They don’t go to Eunice looking for sandy beaches.
Cancelled until further notice

Cancelled until further notice

Bellard wants better security for trail rides

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent No trail rides will be hosted at the St. Landry Ag Arena until the parish implements a plan that includes different safety procedures for future events, says parish president Jessie Bellard.
Memorial Day in Eunice

Memorial Day in Eunice

Fallen heroes remembered

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor During the annual Memorial Day Ceremony held in Eunice Monday, Louisiana State Commander for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department Alfred Leger said there are heroes amongst us; we just don’t always know when we are standing next to them.