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James Robert Mire

EUNICE- Our hearts are filled with sadness as our family announces the passing of our loving Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend, James “Robert” Mire on November 2, 2019 in Opelousas at the age of 71.

Eunice News to honor veterans

The Eunice News plans to honor area veterans in a special edition to be published Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. The Eunice News is asking for a photo and information about individual veterans to be submitted. The submission can be made by email to: myra.miller@eunicetoday.

Ville Platte native Paul Coreil named chancellor at LSU of Alexandria

Ville Platte native Paul Coreil, who has served as interim chancellor at LSU of Alexandria since June, has been named chancellor at LSUA during the October Board of Supervisors meeting. “We are pleased to name Paul Coreil as the permanent chancellor at LSU of Alexandria,” said LSU President F.

When fins were the fashion

Once upon a time late October and early November were days of high anticipation, not only because it was the time when traditional football rivals met but also because it was when American automakers unveiled their spiffy new models.

Local Chamber leaders Thibodeaux, Manuel named to state chamber leadership

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) has installed its 2020 board of directors and president, Sandra Lindquist, executive vice president & COO of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.

Trick-or-treat on 2nd Street

Trick-or-treat on 2nd Street was a bit chilly, windy and tons of fun. The event, organized by Patrick's Full Service Salon, has become a Halloween tradition in Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Tight race for governor

In the first primary governor’s race here in the Bayou State, incumbent John Bel Edwards looked to be on the verge of a first primary victory. Then at the last minute, the president blew into the state.

Can we avoid a war over Veterans Day?

The words weren’t aimed directly at me, but I was recently flummoxed by an unexpected undercurrent of animosity. In an online post, a military veteran refused to confine his anger to people who spit on veterans or ignore veterans.

Did you know? Concealed handgun permit has duties

Once you have obtained the State of Louisiana Concealed Permit there are duties you must adhere to. The permit shall be retained by the permittee who shall immediately produce it upon the request of any law enforcement officer. Anyone who fails to do so shall be fined not more than $100.

Halloween wreck

The driver of one of two vehicles that collided at the intersection of U.S. 190 and 3rd Street at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday was taken to Acadian Medical Center for treatment of what Eunice Police said were moderate injuries, Police Randy Fontenot said.