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Eunice High School retiree honored

Eunice High School French teacher Lisa Soileau was honored at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board on her retirement after serving more than 32 years. She has been a French teacher for more than 28 years at the high school.

School Board requires masks in school

By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
OPELOUSAS — The St. Landry Parish School Board on a 9-2 vote is requiring students and employees to wear masks until the COVID test positivity rate reaches 5% or below.

2 children die in Opelousas house fire

State Fire Marshal deputies continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire in Opelousas that claimed the life of two children.
 

Ruby Nell Demoruelle Manuel

EUNICE-On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the family of Ruby Nell Demoruelle Manuel announces her passing at Prompt Succor Nursing Home at the age of 98. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 1 p.m. at St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.

News notes

Eunice Area Men’s Retreat set Feb. 3
The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday evening, Feb. 3 until noon, Feb. 6.

Northern Gulf faces climate crisis

As Hurricane Ida rapidly grew in strength, crabbers Stacia Johnson and Justin Smith were left with just three days to relocate their $100,000 supply of crab traps.