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Thibodeaux takes oath as alderwoman

Connie Thibodeaux took her oath as 4th Ward alderwoman Thursday morning and attended the agenda-setting meeting that day. Thibodeaux was named to the seat at special meeting on Aug. 28 to fill the position vacated by the resignation of Dale Soileau.

Mayor launches economic panel

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot launched the city’s eight-member Economic Development Committee on Thursday with a challenge that “You all are going to be crucial to the future of our city.” Fontenot added, “I’m glad you all are on board.

Harvey evacuees find shelter in Eunice hotels

Harvey evacuees from Houston and other affected areas found refuge in Eunice. Priscilla Miller, one of the managers at Days Inn, said 15 families from Beaumont, Port Arthur are staying at the hotel. On Thursday, Miller said, “Some families left this morning to check on their homes.

Cleco mobilizes crews to assist Georgia Power in advance of Irma

Cleco is preparing to send a 42-member storm team to assist Georgia Power and has released 63 contractors to assist utilities in Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma is currently a Category 4 storm. Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Florida, and along the Georgia coast.

Cleco mobilizes crews to assist Georgia Power in advance of Irma

Cleco is preparing to send a 42-member storm team to assist Georgia Power and has released 63 contractors to assist utilities in Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma is currently a Category 4 storm. Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Florida, and along the Georgia coast.

Kurt Guidry to lead LSU AgCenter in Southwest Region

Kurt Guidry, a professor in the LSU AgCenter Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, has been named regional director for the LSU AgCenter Southwest Region. Guidry’s appointment is effective Oct. 1. He will replace Steve Linscombe, who will retire on Sept.

Parish sales tax collections ahead of last year

Sales tax collections in Eunice are gradually reaching the 2016 level. In a report from the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division, sales tax collections in Eunice from January through August were $3,533,815, down 0.4 percent or $15,125 from the same period in 2016.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 8 Troy Angelle, 47, 100 block of Walter Drive, Carencro. Two counts of domestic abuse battery. Patricia Etienne, 52, 600 block of MLK Street, Opelousas. Simple arson. Arrested by State Fire Marshal.

Francis Frank Jr.

Visitation for Francis Frank, Jr. will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Bishop Ceasar Center in Eunice, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am with a Rosary being prayed at 10:00 am. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice with interment following in the St.

Dorothy Granger Ardoin

DOROTHY GRANGER ARDOIN FEBRUARY 26, 1932~SEPTEMBER 06, 2017 BASILE — It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Granger Ardoin announces her passing on Wednesday, September 06, 2017 at Lakeview Manor in New Roads at the age of 85.