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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center announces full July schedule of free programs

From Cajun music and cooking demonstrations to family game nights and hands-on craft classes, the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is offering a full month of free programming throughout the month of July.

Ric Nesbitt Music Review Kaleb Olivier

While we are always treated in the Acadiana area with local performers like Jamie Bergeron, Travis Matte, Geno Delafose, Wayne Toups, Leroy Thomas, Steve Riley, The Savoy Family, and more, it is not too often that we are treated to the wide and varied song stylings of Crowley's Kaleb Olivier and...

Spend Sunday summer nights immersed in classic French cinema

Classic French cinema returns to Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) this summer with encore broadcasts of LPB Presents: Cinéma Français. Beginning Sunday, June 21 at 10 p.m.

Flooding Could Be Historic, Say Parish Officials

Parish president Jessie Bellard said the nearly 40 inches of rain that inundated Avoyelles this past week, is scheduled to move into St. Landry within the next seven to 10 days.

Savings Options Suggested

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent A reduction in the number of school board members, an elementary magnet academy for Opelousas and a four-day employee work week were among the School District cost-saving suggestions proposed by those attending a Saturday school board retreat.

School Consolidation Proposed

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Now that they have been introduced to a proposed administrative plan that seeks to reduce annual expenses by cutting expenses and eliminating school sites, St. Landry Parish school board members have their chances to provide their input.

“Consolidations could bring students back to public schools”

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Difficult decisions regarding the future of public education in St. Landry Parish were discussed Saturday as school board members, administrators and community members gathered for a retreat to address the district’s growing financial challenges.

Juneteenth Parade Set for Saturday

Organizers are inviting the community to come together in celebration of freedom, heritage and unity during the 4th Annual Juneteenth Parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, in downtown Eunice. The event is being presented by Roman Kings No.

Bike chase leads to Taser deployment, Charlot arrest

A Church Point man faces multiple charges after leading Eunice police on a brief bicycle pursuit, brandishing knives, damaging a parked vehicle and being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine during an incident that unfolded outside a church wedding.

A return to common sense

We have experienced a return to common sense in America, and it couldn’t make me prouder. President Donald Trump has been the key to this return, and I will give credit where credit is due. But let me also say upfront that I am not here to tell you Donald Trump is a perfect man. He is not.