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Are you ready for the war of the weddings?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

Folks are tied up in knots over tying the knot. Just when we thought marriage was a dying institution, the Wall Street Journal cites statistics showing there is a huge pent-up demand for weddings. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the backlog of ceremonies stretches well into 2024.

Davy Crockett sent coonskins soaring

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

Anyone of a certain vintage will probably remember this little ditty: Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, Greenest state in the land of the free, Raised in the woods so he knew ev’ry tree. Kilt him a b’ar when he was only three. Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!

From left, are Heather Lanclos with the Mayor’s Office, Talan Ceasar, and Lauren Douget, Ornament Contest winners; Courtney Elkins with City of Eunice; and Principal Laura Lombas. Not pictured is Paisley Cesar. (Photos by Myra Miller)

City Christmas Ornament Contest

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

The City of Eunice sponsored a Christmas Ornament Contest for all Eunice elementary and St. Edmund students to participate, and winners were announced Thursday.

Cleco offers holiday electrical safety tips

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

With the holiday season underway, Cleco is reminding customers to celebrate safely by taking the necessary precautions when installing electrical decorations.

Climate researchers funded $5.4M to study extreme weather impacts

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

Earth’s climate is changing, and those changes have been identified as a threat to U.S. national security. To gather the latest, most critical data to address these challenges, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has awarded climate researchers $5.

Louisiana Young Heroes program calls for nominations

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

Louisiana Public Broadcasting is announcing the 27th annual Louisiana Young Heroes program and the statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as Louisiana Young Heroes in 2022.

The Hilliard Art Museum has released a new 200-page book celebrating the work of A. Hays Town, titled A. Hays Town and the Architectural Image of Louisiana, written by Carol McMichael Reese, Favrot professor in the Tulane School of Architecture.

Hilliard Art Museum releases new A. Hays Town book

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

LAFAYETTE — The Hilliard Art Museum has released a new 200-page book celebrating the work of A. Hays Town, titled A. Hays Town and the Architectural Image of Louisiana, written by Carol McMichael Reese, Favrot professor in the Tulane School of Architecture.

Paul Feavel shows a photo of how the Liberty Building appeared before renovation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

What’s going on at the Liberty?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

A love for the people, music and history of Eunice from a couple for Seattle, Washington, has been focused on the Liberty building. Paul Feavel and his wife Jean Johnson were guests at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Feavel spoke about the Liberty building he purchased on Jan.

A scene from the 2019 Christmas Parade. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Christmas Parade rolls on Thursday

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 10, 2021

The Eunice Parade of Lights is to roll at 6 p.m. Thursday and promises to be a lighted parade event. The Eunice Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce and the Eunice Rotary Club.

Ruby Andrus Guillory

Myra Miller

Friday, December 10, 2021

Ruby Andrus Guillory passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Keenan Brown Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.