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Zealous men and celestial mysteries

The great eclipse that stirred so much anticipation across the middle of the United States was pretty much a dud at my house. I’m not sure I would have noticed anything if it hadn’t been for the big build-up.

Eunice man pleads in crawfish boat theft

A Eunice man was on trial this week in front of 13th Judicial District Judge Gary J. Ortego for Theft $5,000 or More but Less Than $25,000.

Germanfest announced at Roberts Cove

It’s harvest time and that brings to mind the approaching 2017 Roberts Cove Germanfest planned for Oct. 7 and 8 on the St. Leo IV Catholic Church Grounds in Roberts Cove. Activities are planned at the German Museum in Roberts Cove to showcase German traditions and activities.

Arboretum eclipse event

Students from St. Edmund’s in Eunice went to the Louisiana State Arboretum to see the eclipse. Front, from left, are Emile Soileau, Hayden Bertrand, Jace Miller, and Layla Fontenot.

Landry: Justice system reform needs more work

Despite the passage of a criminal justice reform package in June, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says the state has much more work to do to implement meaningful reforms. Landry was guest speaker Wednesday during a St.

City meeting today is fill vacant Board seat

A Ward 4 alderman is to be appointed at a special meeting of the Eunice mayor and Board of Aldermen at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Eunice Municipal Complex. Earlier this month, Alderman Dale Solieau announced his resignation at the Aug. 8 Board meeting. A letter from the secretary of state dated Aug.

St. Landry Parish schools closed Tuesday

St. Landry Parish schools will be closed Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Havey. An announcement from Superintendent Patrick Jenkins, said officials will continue to monitor the situation closely and meet with the St.

‘Blackface’ hazing to be probed

The Lafayette Diocese and St. Edmund administrators said they are investigating a reported case of a hazing involving cheerleaders at St. Edmund High School wearing “blackface.

LSUE employees to receive pay raise

For the first time in eight years, The 243 employees at LSUE are getting a 4 percent pay raise, Chancellor Kim Russell said Thursday at a Eunice Kiwanis Club meeting.

From The Eunice News files

The following are from the August 1994 files of The Eunice News. Lou Brown, secretary at St. Edmund Elementary, was presented the Employee of the Month award by the Eunice Rotary Club. Presenting the award were Rodney Sonnier, club president, and Myra Burson, club member and St.