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Cajun French Music Association

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CFMA Lake Charles announces 2 inductees into Hall of Fame

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The Cajun French Music Association Lake Charles Chapter plans to induct two musicians into its Hall of Fame on Nov. 7. The late Cajun fiddler player Adam Landreneau and harmonica player Isom Fontenot are the honorees.

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City plan to leverage local assets

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

An action plan for the City of Eunice is focusing on cultural assets as well as LSU Eunice. “This will lead to bigger and better things,” said Alicia Mire, the city’s Main Street and Tourism director. For instance, she pointed out LSUE enrolls more than 3,000 students and 98% commute to the school.

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St. Landry Parish sales tax revenue up over last year

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Total sales tax collection in St. Landry Parish through September were up 12.8% over the same period in 2002, according to the monthly report released by St. Landry Parish School Board sales tax division. In August, the year-to-date collections in the parish were up by 1.3%.

Eunice Manor is ranked among the top five nursing homes in the state in Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Home ranking. Nickie Toups, administrator, is with her nursing home staff. Seated, from left, are Lasetta Mayo, therapy tech and CNA; Sonsherryler Thomas, CNA; Toups; and April Williams, housekeeping supervisor. In back, from left, are Betty Rosette, laundry; Saundra Frey, director of nursing; Lauren Lirette, MDS coordinator, LPN; Lindsay Doucet, transportation driver; Danielle Lonnett, housekeeping; T

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Eunice Manor ranks in top 5 of best nursing homes in state

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Eunice Manor Nursing Home is celebrating success. Nickie Toups, administrator at Eunice Manor, learned Friday in an email that Eunice Manor has been recognized on the 2022 list of America’s Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes.

Melven Clark Sr.

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

On Friday, October 1, 2021, the Lord extended His hand and said come my faithful servant and he answered His voice and followed our Lord’s path. Melven Clark Sr. was born on December 25, 1951 to the union of Clarence Clark and Orelia Slaugter.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 6 Joel P. Ellis, Jr., 59, 1300 block of Highway 360, Palmetto. Domestic abuse battery, false imprisonment. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Larry Rogers, Jr.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 5 Juvenile, 10, Eunice. Attempted simple burglary. Lynn F. Gil, 53, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 5 01:42 Owner at Eunice Inn advised that a subject is refusing to leave the property. 02:34 Campus security at LSUE advised of a suspicious person.

Gladys G. Ross

Gladys Goodley Ross

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

EUNICE-With heavy hearts the family of Gladys Goodley Ross announces her passing on October 4, 2021, at Eunice Manor at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Gladys was very active in her church and community.

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish, Connie Lamke, founder of the Acosta Foundation.

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Lamke is among 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish, Connie Lamke, founder of the Acosta Foundation. Lamke moved to Evangeline Parish in the 1990s where she watched her father selflessly give to his community.