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Did you know? How to spot human trafficking

Most people in the heart of Cajun country would think we would never see a case on human trafficking or “modern slavery,” but it is here all around us. Hopefully, I will assist you in understanding what human trafficking is and how to spot it.

VFW Post 8971 Vets Appreciation Fun Day

The VFW Post 8971 Veteran’s Appreciation Family Fun Day will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 3, at the VFW Hall, across from Eunice High School. There will be fun for the entire family. Bring your DD214 and family.

UL Lafayette adopts sustainability plan

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has issued a master plan that will govern its ground – and water and air – game for the next three years. The Sustainability Strategic Plan is UL Lafayette’s first comprehensive statement of environmental objectives.

The Eunice News candidate announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

LSU AgCenter names Tara Smith as Central Region director

The LSU AgCenter has named Tara Smith, former Northeast Region director, as director of the AgCenter Central Region. Her office will be at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center near Alexandria.

Scott Fontenot announces candidacy for Eunice mayor

Scott Fontenot is announcing his candidacy for mayor of Eunice in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement includes the following. I am a 36 year old lifelong resident of Eunice. I am married to Katie Smith Fontenot, a third grade teacher at Eunice Elementary.

CFMA honors its best

The CFMA L’association de Musique Cadienne Francaise de Louisiane presented 30th Annual Le Cajun Awards Ceremony during a three-day event held Aug. 16-18, at the Rayne Civic Center.

DeVillier ranked A+ by business groups

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, is recognized by two business organziations for his pro-business voting record in the 2018 sessions. DeVillier received a 100 percent rating from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the National Federation of Independent Business.

Tariffs felt here

The tariffs imposed on international trade by President Donald Trump are raising some prices here. Trump sells the tariffs as a tool to break what he sees as unfair international trade that has cost U.S. jobs. Claudia Blanchard, director of operations for the St.

EPA to fund Arnaudville hospital study

The Environmental Protection Agency will pay for a study of the vacant St. Luke Hospital in Arnaudville, St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot said Friday. The EPA will contract the study and pay up to about $200,000 to do environmental studies, he said.