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Love the Boot volunteers recognized

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
On behalf of the Keep Eunice Beautiful Board and the City of Eunice, I want to thank you for doing your part during the statewide Love the Boot Week, April 18-24. Because of good folks like you we were a success! We had great coverage in the Eunice News and on KEUN.

Enjoy the prom while you can, kids  

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
Prom season is upon us. It’s wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of young people as they pose for photos in their front yards, dressed up in their finest duds. I hate to admit it, but I feel bad for these young people.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 19 02:47 Disturbance in the 200 block of North Cane. 07:03 Made contact with suspect in lawn mower theft at Harry Smith. 08:05 Lawn mower returned. 09:58 Male, possibly intoxicated, stumbling at Park and 8th.
McDonald’s Franchisee Ajay Patel, center, is with McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski and McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger. (Submitted photo)

McDonald’s Franchisee Ajay Patel, center, is with McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski and McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger. (Submitted photo)

McDonald’s franchisee, owner/operator of Patel McDonald’s receives highest recognition possible by McDonald’s

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
JENNINGS — Ajay Patel, owner/operator of Patel McDonald’s and president of Barnam Management, which owns 42 restaurants in Louisiana, South Carolina and Georgia, and his family were recipients of McDonald’s highest honor for a franchisee, the Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award.
The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument move awaits next site

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
Moving the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds is waiting for a site to be selected by the Sons or Daughters of the Confederacy, according to Parish President Jessie Bellard. Lena Charles, of Opelousas, said, “It has been four months and it seems to be delayed.
Jessie Bellard

Jessie Bellard

Is the parish president exceeding his authority?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
The St. Landry Parish Council is seeking an attorney general’s opinion on whether the parish president can sign contracts without their approval. Parish President Jessie Bellard contends he does not need the Council’s approval to sign contracts.
The Spring Commencement ceremony was held Friday at LSUE. The guest speaker was Andrew Ward, president and founder of Acadiana Veterans Alliance. Mary Werner, a LSU Board of Supervisor member, conferred the degrees.

The Spring Commencement ceremony was held Friday at LSUE. The guest speaker was Andrew Ward, president and founder of Acadiana Veterans Alliance. Mary Werner, a LSU Board of Supervisor member, conferred the degrees.

Graduation at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Spring Commencement ceremony was held Friday at LSUE. The guest speaker was Andrew Ward, president and founder of Acadiana Veterans Alliance. Mary Werner, a LSU Board of Supervisor member, conferred the degrees.

Louisiana budget 2022-23: Winners and losers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Louisiana Legislature passed its final version of the 2022-2023 state budget proposal Thursday, totaling an unprecedented $47 billion with a focus on major bridge projects, increasing salaries for lower-paid government workers and paying off state debt.
Teta Deshotel

Teta Deshotel

Teta Deshotel

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 19, 2022
EUNICE–With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Teta Deshotel, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the comfort of her home at the age of 69 surrounded by her loving family.