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Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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City’s budget approved

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the 2025 fiscal year budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. The Board also OK’d amending the 2024 fiscal year budget along with two annexations.
Mayor Scott Fontenot was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. From left, are Bob Fontenot, Rotarian; LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, president of Rotary; and Fontenot. Mayor Fontenot was the guest of Bob Fontenot. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mayor Scott Fontenot was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. From left, are Bob Fontenot, Rotarian; LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, president of Rotary; and Fontenot. Mayor Fontenot was the guest of Bob Fontenot. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Mayor touts progress at City Hall

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot touted a range of achievements from improving the General Fund balance to pay raises for public safety employees during this tenure as mayor.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 27 Stevie Jones Fruge, 46, 200 block of Louisiana Avenue, Opelousas. Probation/parole violation.
Dani-Ryan Andrus

Dani-Ryan Andrus

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Dani-Ryan Andrus

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Kaplan—With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Dani-Ryan, who brought immense joy and love during her short but impactful time with us. Born prematurely on March 7, 2024, at 33 weeks and 2 days, Dani-Ryan defied the odds from the very beginning.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, June 26 1:00 a.m. Down with a suspicious vehicle at John R. Young. 1:18 a.m. Report of several dogs tearing up the trash at St. Edmund’s field. 3:20 a.m.
City of Eunice offices closed July 4 and July 5.

City of Eunice offices closed July 4 and July 5.

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City of Eunice offices closed for Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
City of Eunice closed Thursday & Friday for 4th of July On June 24 Governor Jeff Landry issued a Proclamation declaring Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, as legal holidays in observance of Independence Day.
News notes items

News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
City office hours changed Due to staffing shortage, the City of Eunice Gas/Sewer Billing Office and Permits/License Office will close for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices will continue to open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Corwin Damian Ortego

Corwin Damian Ortego

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Corwin Damian Ortego

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
With heavy hearts the family of Corwin Damian Ortego sadly announces his passing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Oaklane and Rehabilitation Center in Eunice. He was 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

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The history of money printing and inflation

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The lessons of history should never be taken for granted, especially when it comes to government deficit spending and inflation. So, what does history tell us?

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Biden deserves credit for immigration decision

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
When I hear the phrase “mass deportation,” I envision scenes from Poland in the 1940s. I know a lot of Republicans who would be appalled at that analogy, the kind of people who say things like “we have to close that border, now!