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Nancy Pelosi: Sham ‘Shero’

Finally, Nancy Pelosi’s faux feminist veneer has fully cracked. The Democratic “shero” is, and always has been, a sham.

Still paying for Christmas 2016?

It’s beginning to look a lot like debt collectors, everywhere you go… According to the NerdWallet personal finance website, a distressing number of shoppers are still paying off credit card bills from last Christmas.

Anderson resignation follows sexual harassment claims

A key staffer to Gov. John Bel Edwards resigned from his position last week after the administration launched an investigation into sexual harassment claims. Sources related to the investigation claimed potential litigation against the state and the executive branch employee could be forthcoming.

Eunice Chamber of Commerce Board

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce had its annual general membership meeting Tuesday at Ruby’s Restaurant and Courtyard and elected the following Board of Directors to serve three year terms, from left, Gabe Ortego, 2018 president-elect; and Board members Drake Aguillard, Ben Marcantel, Erika Fontenot,...

News notes

CDA 208 ornament fundraiser Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 208 is currently having a Christmas ornament fundraiser. For more details and information, call Chawana Fontenot at 337-305-1788 or Lynn Pavich at 337-224-6348, or any CDA member.

Parish early childhood program rated ‘Proficient’

Every early pre-kindergarten program at 19 St. Landry Parish elementary schools ranked “Proficient” in the school performance scores released in November. The early childhood education program was discussed at a meeting of the School Board’s Academic Committee meeting Tuesday.

Tri-Parish jobless rates decline

Unemployment rates in the Tri-Parish area and for the state improved in October, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report citing federal Bureau of Labor & Statistics.

UL Lafayette, LSUE ease path to biology degree

It’s now easier for LSU at Eunice graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Circle Park improvements in the works; splash pads likely

The popular Circle Park is about to get new playground equipment and other improvements, Mayor Scott Fontenot said. The Board of Aldermen gave the mayor the green light to gather bids for the Circle Park equipment along with splash pads at their November meeting.

Norma Jean Davy

Norma Jean Davy passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with burial to follow at Ashford Cemetery. Deacon David Guillory will officiate.