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St. Landry Parish voters can cast vote at the Eunice City Hall poll through July 4.
As of noon Tuesday, 44 votes had been cast at the Eunice site.
There were 1,098 total votes in St. Landry Parish at the end of Tuesday’s voting, according to the Secretary of State’s website. Of the early votes, 917 were absentee.
The Presidential Preference Primary is on the ballot. Only Democrats and Republicans can cast a vote for the Presidential Preference Primary.
Grand Coteau voters will decide on a millage proposition for fire protection.

The Eunice News won 10 awards in the Louisiana Press Association Better Newspaper Competition for 2020 including first place for General Excellence.
The General Excellence award is judged on the overall quality of the newspaper including news, sports, features, photography, reproduction and advertising.
Harlan Kirgan, editor, said, “The General Excellence award is a top award in the contest and is the result of the news, advertising and pressroom employees doing quality work. Capturing the top prize in the category is quite an honor for The Eunice News.”

Braxton “B.I.” Moody III was inducted to the Louisiana Press Association’s 50-Year Club at the association’s annual stockholders meeting June 22.
LPA’s 50-Year Club honors and recognizes men and women who have 50 years or more cumulative professional affiliation with newspapers and news websites, including ties to Louisiana.