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FSA election deadline is Wednesday

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director for St. Landry Parish, Courtney Francois reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Wednesday to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees.

Classes scheduled for election commissioners

Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, has announced certification classes for any registered voter who would like to become an election commissioner. Qualifications for commissioners are: 1.

Smith announces candidacy for Eunice mayor

Tim Smith is announcing his candidacy for mayor for the City of Eunice in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement includes the following. I was born and raised in Mamou and a graduate of Mamou High School in 1959.

Baltakis announces candidacy for Ward 1 alderman

Dr. Tony Baltakis has announced he will run for alderman in Ward 1 in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement follows. Baltakis has lived in Eunice, with his wife Donna, for 21 years. He is a professor of history at LSU Eunice. Baltakis served two terms as Faculty Senate chair.

School Board likely to end year eroding its reserve balance

The St. Landry Parish School Board ended its fiscal year with a $2.1 million loss in its general fund. In a report delivered to the Board’s Finance Committee in Opelousas on Wednesday, the school system had general fund expenses of $128,767 million, which was over the budget of $115,821.

2 Eunice schools slated for roof replacements

Roofs at Eunice Elementary and Eunice Junior High School may be replaced this year if the St. Landry Parish School Board approves the work Thursday.

Tri-Parish workforce declines from a year ago

The Tri-Parish workforce declined 1 percent — 718 people — from June to June 2017, according to federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 70,062 people either working or looking for jobs in St.

Church Point woman faces nearly 22 years in federal prison

A 42-year-old Church Point woman was sentenced Tuesday to 262 months in prison for methamphetamine and cocaine distribution in Acadia and Lafayette parishes, and for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced Courtney Lynn Daigle was sentenced by U.S.

Liberty show cancelled

Due to electrical issues, the City of Eunice and the Jean Lafitte National Park Service have cancelled the "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Music Show scheduled at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 26 07:31 Lobby complaint about vehicle burglary. 09:11 Burning trash at Magnolia and Eula. 09:50 Possible wreck between Park and Ash on South 6th. 14:22 Stalled vehicle at 3rd and Laurel.