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Man shot multiple times in drug deal gone sour

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 30, 2021
A man was shot three to five times in the chest in a drug deal gone bad at South 2nd Street and West Maple on Thursday, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The shooting occurred in a pickup truck on the side of Brownie’s, a popular convenience store on West Maple after 1 p.m.
Velma Ann Jordan

Velma Ann Jordan

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Velma Ann Jordan

Myra Miller
Friday, April 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Velma Ann Jordan announces her passing on Tuesday, April 27, at 10:28 a.m. at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. She was 68. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at Frank Brothers Funeral Home.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, April 30, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 30 Dustin Brian Leavitt, 29, 1000 block of N. 2nd Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery (pregnant victim) (2 counts), false imprisonment. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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A day I will never forget

Myra Miller
Friday, April 30, 2021
It was a Wednesday, April 25, 2018, when I received a call at work from my older brother. I could tell immediately in his voice that he was upset and advised me to get to my dad’s house fast.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto is shown at Monday’s meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto is shown at Monday’s meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Spending money turns into hard work for School Board

Harlan Kirgan Editor
Thursday, April 29, 2021
A tax proposal and spending about $30.3 million in COVID-19 relief money consumed most of a five and half hour meeting Monday of St. Landry Parish School Board committees.
St. Edmund Elementary first graders Charles Patrick Cunningham and Harleigh Credeur are looking forward to this weekend for the St. Edmund Spring Fair. Their teacher is Michelle Newsom. The Puppy Roll is one of the many fair rides on the grounds behind the elementary school. (Photos by Myra Miller)

St. Edmund Elementary first graders Charles Patrick Cunningham and Harleigh Credeur are looking forward to this weekend for the St. Edmund Spring Fair. Their teacher is Michelle Newsom. The Puppy Roll is one of the many fair rides on the grounds behind the elementary school. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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St. Edmund Spring Fair returns starting Friday

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
St. Edmund School celebrates 55 years of its annual Spring Fair. Last year, with COVID-19 restrictions the fair was not held. The fun weekend begins Friday and concludes Sunday at 6 p.m. The fair rides are open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.

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National Day of Prayer set May 6

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon, Thursday, May 6 at the Eunice City Hall parking lot area. The public is invited. For more information, call the Rev. Caleb Semien at 457-2891.

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Concert Band, Choir rehearsals set

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir will begin rehearsals on May 10 for the choir and May for the 11 band for their 31st Anniversary Concert, “Be Our Guest.” Concert dates are July 15 and 16. For more information call 337-457-1776.

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Free Hula Hoop Class at the Garden

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
There will be a free Hula Hoop Class at the Eunice Community Garden on May 15. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The class begins at 9:15 a.m. The first 100 children will receive a Free Hula Hoop to bring home. Parents are asked to stay with their children during the entire fun event.