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Rotary food drive is underway The annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods is here. Eunice schools will collect canned goods for the drive from Dec. 7 to 14. The Rotarians will pick up all canned goods from each school on Dec. 15.

Crucial parish tax renewal on Saturday’s ballot

St. Landry Parish Government leaders are stressing that renewing a 1-mill, 10-year jail maintenance tax is crucial at Saturday’s election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Eunice Players’ Theatre announces 51st season

The Eunice Players’ Theatre celebrated 50 years of community theater at the annual Irving Awards in January 2020 and was poised to present its 51st season of plays when COVID-19 unfolded.

St. Landry Parish’s COVID-19 positivity rate down

St. Landry Parish’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 10.9% in the week ending Nov. 25, which was down from 11.9% for the week ending Nov. 18 and 11.1% for the week ending Nov. 11.

White Americans and the civil rights movement

People might get tired of stories about my father Ted and his summer in Mississippi. They might roll their eyes when I, once again, write about how he faced hostility and the KKK during his time in the places that have become legendary for their ferocious efforts at silencing Black voices and votes.

DeVillier: Governor missed job opportunity

2020 is a year that I wish not to repeat. From government-mandated lockdowns, multiple hurricanes that have ravaged our coast, and the free-fall in which the oil and gas industry now finds itself, Louisianians have had a challenging year.

Frosty morning

Frost laced these mums Tuesday morning as temperatures dipped below freezing. The icy edges seemed to give the mums a natural Christmas decoration. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Tri-Parish, state jobless rates increase

Tri-Parish unemployment rates rose in October compared to those in September and a year ago, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The report also shows the Tri-Parish workforce is relatively unchanged from a year ago in October.

St. Landry Crime Stoppers earns national awards

St. Landry Crime Stoppers program has been awarded top national awards for its work by helping the victims of crimes, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Devin Joseph Redlich

Devin Joseph Redlich passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the age of 35. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Keenon Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Langley Cemetery in Basile.