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The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV. The food bank is in need of all non-perishables, canned goods, all staples, toiletries, hygiene items, diapers, dry goods, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice, flour, dry beans, toilet paper, paper towels, tuna fish, etc. Monetary donations are always welcomed. The director of the Eunice Food Bank, Mary Ann Guillory, added, “We are in need of everything. Our c

The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV. The food bank is in need of all non-perishables, canned goods, all staples, toiletries, hygiene items, diapers, dry goods, boxed macaroni and cheese, rice, flour, dry beans, toilet paper, paper towels, tuna fish, etc. Monetary donations are always welcomed. The director of the Eunice Food Bank, Mary Ann Guillory, added, “We are in need of everything. Our c

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive set for Dec. 6

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV.

Are you thankful for the right things?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
Please pardon me, but I am always overcome by mawkish sentimentality at this time of year. I cannot contain my gratitude.

A break from politics so we don’t get fooled again

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
Don’t you and I deserve a campaign break? For months, we’ve been suffering through accusatory political rhetoric from both parties. I don’t know about you, but I think we all should tune out for a while.

Give thanks, share your blessings

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
1849 was a really bad year for Louisiana. In the spring the state was swamped by one of our worst floods ever, almost as bad as the Great Flood of 1927. Yellow fever swept through the state during the hot days of summer. Fall brought an onslaught of insects that devoured crops just before harvest.
Clayton Janise

Clayton Janise

Clayton Janise

Myra Miller
Friday, November 18, 2022
Clayton Janise entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 71, just one day before his 72nd birthday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.

St. Landry Chamber Foundation launches scholarship campaign

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
The St. Landry Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is hosting its Inaugural Annual Fund Campaign from Monday to Jan. 6, 2023. The campaign is called, The Future Is Bright. The St. Landry Chamber Foundation benefits the community through annual gifts from partners and parish residents.
Lance Pitre

Lance Pitre

Pitre elected to RV Parks & Campgrounds board

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 18, 2022
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) announced the election of David “Lance” Pitre as their new Area 5 representative for the Board of Directors.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, November 18, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 18 Brittany Davis, 31, 800 block of Jerome Loop, Opelousas. Theft. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Gregory Anthony St. Romain, 41, 4200 block of Highway 114, Hessmer. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.