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Myra Miller
Monday, November 22, 2021
Eunice Parade of Lights set Dec. 16 The Eunice Parade of Lights (Eunice Christmas Parade) is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. The route will begin at North 2nd St. near The Flower House and will conclude at Eunice Jr. High School. Every float, trailer will be decked with Christmas lights.
Kervin Aucoin Jr.

Kervin Aucoin Jr.

Kervin Aucoin Jr.

Myra Miller
Monday, November 22, 2021
Kervin Aucoin, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the age of 69. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Reverend David Newton officiating. Cremation will follow services.
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist There are those who say you cannot force beauty — but I beg to differ. There are many beautiful bulbs out there that we can encourage to come out of dormancy by manipulating their environment, coaxing them to share their beauty even before they are naturally ready. Spring-flowering bulbs can be tricked, or “forced,” into blooming indoors. The term forcing refers to the act of tricking bulbs into believing that it’s time to bloom. This can be done both i

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist There are those who say you cannot force beauty — but I beg to differ. There are many beautiful bulbs out there that we can encourage to come out of dormancy by manipulating their environment, coaxing them to share their beauty even before they are naturally ready. Spring-flowering bulbs can be tricked, or “forced,” into blooming indoors. The term forcing refers to the act of tricking bulbs into believing that it’s time to bloom. This can be done both i

Can you force beauty?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
There are those who say you cannot force beauty — but I beg to differ. There are many beautiful bulbs out there that we can encourage to come out of dormancy by manipulating their environment, coaxing them to share their beauty even before they are naturally ready.
Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Basile native honored at Marine Corps Ball

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air on land and sea; first to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City work on Park Avenue

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Brandon L. Brown

Brandon L. Brown

Sex offender arrested in Acadia Parish for banned social media use

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a sex offender for unlawful use of social media. Sheriff K.P. Gibson stated Brandon L. Brown, 39, of Iota, was operating a social media account under a fake name. Brown was booked into the parish jail and bail was set at $15,000.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Two arrested in St. Landry Parish for stolen livestock

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested two men in St. Landry Parish accused of stealing horses in Lafayette Parish.

Early voting set for Eunice road tax election

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Early voting is scheduled Nov. 27 to Dec. 4 at the Eunice Municipal Complex for a tax renewal election. The election is scheduled on Dec. 11. Cheryl Milburn, parish registrar of voters, stated early voting also will be held at the registrar’s office, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas, Suite 114.

Give thanks for our blessings, big and small

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 19, 2021
Because life is mostly made up of little experiences, occasionally interrupted by big events, it’s easy to take the little things for granted.