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Eunice survives LaGrange comeback, wins five-set thriller

By Rhett Manuel - Sports Editor Eunice High let a two-set lead slip away Wednesday night, but the Bobcats refused to let the match slip away with it. Eunice survived a dramatic five-set battle with LaGrange, winning 25-21, 29-27, 19-25, 23-25, 15-11 to come away with a 3-2 victory.

Markets open today

Reminder that it's a new month, and the City of Eunice is home to three different farmers' markets on the first Saturday of every month, including Eunice Tractor Supply Farmer's Market, Market on the Lawn and Eunice Farmer's Market on Second Street.

From the Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club:

The Louisiana Legislature proclaimed the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose through the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 55 (SCR 55), authored by Senator Patrick Connick and co-sponsored by Representatives Braud, Echols, Freeman, Lacombe and Wyble earlier this year.

Beet it to the garden and plant some root vegetables

By Mary Ferguson LSU AgCenter While many are winding down their gardens, September signals the time when you can start to plant root vegetables like beets, carrots and radishes. If you don’t want to be out in the heat, many of these cool-season crops can be planted well into winter.

Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival returns today

OPELOUSAS — The 44th annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival will bring music, food and Creole culture to the Yambilee Festival Grounds on Saturday, Sept. 5. Gates will open at 10 a.m., with music beginning at noon, at 1939 W. Landry St. in Opelousas.

53rd Mamou Cajun Music Festival set for Sept. 11-12

MAMOU — The 53rd annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival will celebrate the area’s music, food and traditions Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, at the Mamou Recreational Complex.

Lakeview Park to hold Sauce Picante Cook-Off

Lakeview Park and Beach will invite campers and community members to put their cooking skills to the test during its ninth annual Sauce Picante Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 19. Competitors who believe they can prepare the area’s best sauce picante are encouraged to enter.

Pine Island Teal Festival returns for second year

ELTON — The Greater Pine Island Teal Festival will return for its second year Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing live music, food and local vendors to downtown Elton. The festival will begin at 10 a.m. at Bon’s Restaurant, located at 1010 Main St., and continue throughout the day.

Heat affecting your garden?

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist If hot and dry weather is stressing your garden (and you) out, you're not alone!

Commission targets Eunice trash issue

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission is expected to expand the current Eunice Recycling Center work week to five days so city residents can have a drop station. This will create more flexibility for disposal of bulky waste items.