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Eunice Recreation Dept. hopes for COVID recovery

COVID-19 has been devastating in many ways, but for youth baseball and softball leagues the impact last year was to wipe out the season. Robert Johnson, city recreation director, spoke to the Eunice Board Board of Aldermen on Tuesday about the current registration period that ends this month.

Rain, sleet, snow, cold, COVID the Mardi Gras run will go on

The Eunice Mardi Gras Run is scheduled despite certain cold and the threat of freezing rain, sleet, snow and the ever-present COVID-19. Captaine Pat Frey said there are still a few spots left for participants in the run. Registration is being accepted.

Chill, frozen precipitation forecast thru Mardi Gras

Weather conditions are forecast to worsen with wintry precipitation into Wednesday resulting in a flurry of notices. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot has ordered Eunice city departments closed Monday due to impending extreme weather conditions.

What will Presidents’ Day be like in 50 years?

Whether you read these words before or after Presidents’ Day 2021, be advised that I’m already thinking ahead to Presidents’ Day 2071.

Why Marjorie Taylor Greene needs to be shunned

The worst thing to happen in my lifetime was the massacre of 20 children almost a decade ago. The current controversy of the Capitol riots, the Antifa uprisings this summer, the Oklahoma City bombing and even 9/11 don’t carry that same, crushing weight.

The telegraph and climate change

We’ve blamed unseasonable weather on all sorts of things over the years. When I was growing up in the Cold War years of the 1950s there was a persistent rumor that the Soviets were manipulating the weather.

Acadiana Planning Commission asks residents to complete online survey about internet access

The Acadiana Planning Commission is undertaking a baseline survey of broadband internet access and reliability across the Acadiana region.

Vaccine at Acadian Medical Center

Acadian Medical Center announced it has vaccinated more than 500 people, including more than 150 on Wednesday. If you are eligible to get the vaccine, you can register for it at amcoutreach@ahmgt.com. Gene Ingram, R.N., administers vaccine to Christian Walker with the Eunice Fire Department.

Liberty Theatre gets its old look back

The awning on the Liberty Theatre’s 2nd Street side was removed last week. The building is being restored to is original look as seen in the view below.

Long-awaited Maple Avenue project in sight

The long-awaited Maple Avenue — La. 91 — repaving project was let by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, according to an announcement on Thursday. “I’m excited to see that this is actually is going to come to fruition,” said State Rep. Phillip DeVillier.