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Local veteran receives Tractor Supply grant

US army and marine corps veteran Jeffery Leger of Eunice received a $1,000 grant to support his farm thanks to the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) and Tractor Supply Company.

Get It Growing: Bark lice: Crape myrtles’ caretakers

 Uttering the word “lice” rarely inspires enthusiasm or positivity. For some people, the mere thought of lice brings back less-than-fond childhood memories of infestations — and itchy scalps — spreading at school.

Teachers given guide to grow a school garden

Attention teachers! Interested in implementing a school garden during the upcoming school year? The LSU AgCenter offers a school gardening guide that has everything a classroom needs to get started.

Cleaning Up The Mess

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent Although individuals are being caught on camera unloading waste material at rural dumpster sites on non-designated collection days, parish president Jessie Bellard said he is determined to keep the program operable. “I think everything is working great.

City officials discuss growing garbage disposal, collection issues

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot is fed up with those who are using the City of Eunice as its bottomless garbage can.

Board members could seek state help

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent A potential cash flow problem anticipated later this year is prompting St. Landry Parish school board members to consider requesting financial assistance from the State Bond Commission.

Belly Buddies Community Fridge Cleaned & Restocked

The Belly Buddies community fridge located at Tri-Parish Electrical Supply is clean and restocked. The non-profit organization is asking residents to remember to close the doors after taking what is needed. “No one wants to go get hot spoiled food because of this,” stated the organization in a PSA.

Music Review: Eunice Community Choir

As we are preparing to wind down on our nation’s 250th Anniversary celebration month, let’s take a look at those three uniquely Eunice events we had for the celebration: Of course, the City Of Eunice Fireworks display at the Eunice recreational Complex on Sittig Road was the big outdoor fete’ again...

Eunice Rotary Club hosts hospice speaker

This week’s guest speakers at Eunice Rotary Club were representatives of Hospice of Acadiana, guests of Rotarian Eddie Thibodeaux. Angela Morrison, Senior Director of Engagement and Sarah Pamler, Director of Bereavement Services, shared information about the services offered by the company.

Cajun Navy 2016 files defamation lawsuit to protect its reputation and mission

After years of choosing to remain focused on disaster response rather than responding to repeated false statements, Cajun Navy 2016 has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking to protect its reputation and the volunteers who have served under its name.