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Cleco asks Louisiana nonprofits to apply for corporate giving program funds

On Jan. 2, 1984, in the library of Central Middle School, 21 young ladies met and the dream of Maryland Graham became a reality, for the Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women was now official. Helena Patton, the sectional director in Louisiana, assisted by Ezora J.

A lack of pride, engenders a lack of shame

The other day, I was walking through the bookstore and ended up in the sports section. Perusing the football biographies but deftly avoiding anything that shouted “Eagles” because I’m not a masochist, I found a volume I’d always meant to read: “When Pride Still Mattered.

Strange districts breed voter apathy

Remember, back in the days when members of the Louisiana congressional delegation were easily accessible, and regularly in touch throughout their districts? When you saw your representative at local fairs and festivals, riding parades, shaking hands, and having their picture taken with constituents?

Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off sponsors face March 6 deadline

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion. The chamber offer several sponsorship packages tailored to meet various preferences and budgets.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Jan. 29

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Jan. 29. On Jan. 29, taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically through Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers.

Forum set ona proposed solar farm

Dates and times for a public forum to discuss solar farms have been set by the Acadia Parish Police Jury. During a special meeting on Jan. 11 jurors unanimously approved holding a forum to discuss the proposed solar farms in the parish. The forum is set for 5:30 p.m. Jan.

School Board hashes over substitute teacher pay increase

A St. Landry Parish School Board committee is recommending certified substitute teacher pay be raised from $70 to $90 a day. The raise would be for short term substitutes. The agenda included a raise for long-term substitutes from $165 a day to $175 a day.

Sandra Richard Lavergne

Sandra Richard Lavergne passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the age of 78. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Jan. 22 6:46 p.m. Caller asked for a welfare check on a subject in the 1000 block of West Oak. Tuesday, Jan. 23 4:33 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of North St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Jan. 23 Cornelius Tatman, 31, 1400 block of North Martin Luther King, Eunice. Bench warrant. Jodi Reed, 52, 200 block of North Cane, Eunice. Probation warrant. Shelly Blanchard, 36, 1500 block of West Vine, Eunice.