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Outgoing St. Landry Parish School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto speaks to the crowd at Thursday’s Board meeting in Opelousas. Donatto, of Eunice, started her education career as an aide in 1968. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Outgoing St. Landry Parish School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto speaks to the crowd at Thursday’s Board meeting in Opelousas. Donatto, of Eunice, started her education career as an aide in 1968. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Eunice schools shine at School Board meeting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Success in Eunice public schools came to forefront as school were recognized at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. And outgoing School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto was honored for year of leadership.
Nickie Toups, Eunice Manor administrator, is with Van Reed. Both are Eunice Rotary Club members. Toups spoke on Wednesday at the club’s meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Nickie Toups, Eunice Manor administrator, is with Van Reed. Both are Eunice Rotary Club members. Toups spoke on Wednesday at the club’s meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Nursing home administrator: Prepare for your future

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Preparing for your future was the topic Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Nickie Toups, Eunice Manor administrator for the past 10 years, was the guest speaker. Toups’ passion is for people, especially old people. She added, “I love old people.” New Years means starting over.

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Year ends with parish sales tax collections up 7.4% over ‘23

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish ended 2024 up 7.4% over the the 2023 collections, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division on Thursday. The parish total was $102,427,626, up $7,016,177 over the 2023 total of $95,410,949.

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Landry makes appointments to Louisiana higher education boards

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Friday, January 10, 2025
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed two new members to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors and three new members to the Louisiana Board of Regents. Landry also reappointed two Regents to another term and five members on the UL System board.

Healthcare training program addresses need for skilled care

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Acadiana Workforce Solutions (AWS) is launching the Country Road Inclusion Project, an initiative aimed at addressing the demand for skilled healthcare workers in Acadiana while providing equitable opportunities for marginalized and rural communities.
For about an hour on Thursday there was snow warning, but apparently it did not happen. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

For about an hour on Thursday there was snow warning, but apparently it did not happen. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Tips to protect your home and family during freezing temperatures

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
With freezing temperatures arriving, the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center shares practical advice to help Louisiana residents protect their property and ensure safety during extreme cold.

Why plant heirloom seeds this spring?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Heirloom seeds come from plants passed down through generations. These seeds help keep cultural history alive, connecting us with ancestors who also grew these plants. It is like bringing the past back to life.
Pawpaw fruit is large, with a unique flavor that reminds some of mango and banana. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Pawpaw fruit is large, with a unique flavor that reminds some of mango and banana. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Pawpaws: An uncommon yet valuable addition to the Louisiana landscape

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Increasing the use of native plants, growing your own food and supporting butterflies are all admirable goals. You can accomplish all three by planting pawpaw trees.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Jan. 2 Kenneth Ralph Ansley, of Opelousas, and Julia Marie Olsen, of Melville. Jeremy Allen Broussard and Katie Marie Fruge, both of Carencro.