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DOTD reminds motorists to use caution during severe weather

With the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall that may impact areas of the state, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds motorists to take extra precautions should traveling be necessary.

LSUE to close Friday due to weather

Due to expected inclement weather and the potential for flooding in southwest Louisiana, LSU Eunice will be closed on Friday, July 12. All classes and events scheduled for Friday are canceled. This includes classes at LSUA and Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital.

News notes

St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery strictly operates by donations and volunteers. The cemetery is not a private one.

About men, women, interruptors and the post-woke age

When a woman keeps talking over a man who refuses to listen and is trying to interrupt her, that is at most an annoyance and a breach of courtesy. If the woman and the man happen to be in a romantic or familial relationship, it is also grounds for some flowers and a nice dinner.

Humor is the cure for what ails America

It’s never too late for a good belly laugh. July 1 was, unofficially, International Joke Day. The origins of the day are unclear, but whoever started it was on to something — because our country sure could use a good belly laugh about now.

LSU president talks about rice research station, LSUE

LSU President F. King Alexander focused on “two wins” involving capital improvements at LSU Eunice rather than $14 million in vetoes. Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed $13.5 million for renovations at the science building and $500,000 cafeteria repairs at the Acadian Center.

Budget bomb fizzles

What promised to be an explosive meeting on the Eunice budget passed quietly, but the controversy promises to continue. The city’s budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, passed the Board of Alderman with comment coming only from Mayor Scott Fontenot.

Library breakup approved

Patrons to the Eunice Library Wednesday morning were greeted with a notice on the door that the library was closed “... due to City Council & Mayor’s decision. We will gladly fill your library needs in Opelousas until 8-1-19.

Hurricane threat developing

The National Weather Service on Wednesday was advising that a hurricane threat was increasing for the region. People should be prepared for hurricane-force winds by Saturday, with tropical force winds starting on Friday.

Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir concerts, rehearsal cancelled

Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir dress rehearsal for today has been cancelled due to weather and no air conditioning Liberty Center. The concert scheduled for Thursday and Friday thurs & has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.