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Clear the way! Car coming!

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
Folks along the way were “astounded” in the fall of 1902, when the first car was delivered from the railroad stop in New Iberia to its buyer in Abbeville. R. S. McMahon and W. E.
Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act children’s classic about the special relationship between a young pig, played by Lillian Veillon, and a barnyard spider, played by Reagan Hill. The play is directed by Lauren Bourgeois, Becky Broussard and Jody L. Powell, and written by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the story by E.B. White. Tickets for this family-friendl

Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Audiences will be delighted by this two-act children’s classic about the special relationship between a young pig, played by Lillian Veillon, and a barnyard spider, played by Reagan Hill. The play is directed by Lauren Bourgeois, Becky Broussard and Jody L. Powell, and written by Joseph Robinette, adapted from the story by E.B. White. Tickets for this family-friendl

Performances continue at Eunice Players’ Theatre

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
Eunice Players’ Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” has five more performances including today at 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m.
A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier. From left are Judge Ellis Daigle, Jacob Bergeron, president; Pat Dossman, vice president; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Nickie Toups, secretary; Michelle DeRouen, Kitty Jo Deshotel, Donnie Richard, Carey Lawson, Erika Fontenot, Jacque Pucheu and Dwight Jodon, board members. (S

A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier. From left are Judge Ellis Daigle, Jacob Bergeron, president; Pat Dossman, vice president; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Nickie Toups, secretary; Michelle DeRouen, Kitty Jo Deshotel, Donnie Richard, Carey Lawson, Erika Fontenot, Jacque Pucheu and Dwight Jodon, board members. (S

Eunice Rotary Club inducts officers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
A swearing in and induction of new Rotary Club officers and board members was held Wednesday at noon. Judge Ellis Daigle performed the swearing in duties. Jacob Bergeron is the new Rotary Club president. Outgoing president is Coby Clavier.
Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana

Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana

Rev. Samuel Fontana is new pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Rev. Samuel “Sam” Fontana is the new pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. His official first day at the church was July 4. Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette recently posted appointments throughout the parishes and one included Father Sam Fontana. Fontana, born on Feb.

School projects advance (Download the PDF list)

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board moved forward with Esser projects planned through 2024 and possibly longer at a meeting Thursday in Opelousas. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund projects are grouped by high school attendance zones and total $44.4 million.
Lincoln “Link” Savoie, of Sunset, an Army veteran, suggested the St. Landry Parish SchoolBoard enlist veterans to help provide school security. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lincoln “Link” Savoie, of Sunset, an Army veteran, suggested the St. Landry Parish SchoolBoard enlist veterans to help provide school security. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

How about asking veterans to protect our schools?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 8, 2022
There are about 5,000 veterans in St. Landry Parish and a former state Veterans of Foreign Wars commander suggested some of them would make excellent security guards for school.
Olivier “P” Stanford, II

Olivier “P” Stanford, II

Olivier “P” Stanford, II

Myra Miller
Friday, July 8, 2022
IOTA-On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Olivier “P” Stanford, II passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette at the age of 58. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota. Burial will follow in the St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, July 8, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 8 Thomas Aaron Glass, 39, 200 block of Simar Street, Iota. Principle to contraband - Taking to and from a penal institution, bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, July 8, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. July 7 00:26 Suspicious vehicle at the parking lot at St. Thomas More Church. 02:17 Unattended fire in the 100 block of College.
Marie Ouida Nell LaHaye Robért

Marie Ouida Nell LaHaye Robért

Marie Ouida Nell LaHaye Robért

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Marie Ouida Nell LaHaye Robért passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Mamou. Father Louis Richard, Pastor of St.