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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Pro-Life Rosary set every Tuesday The weekly Pro-Life Rosary will begin at 11:30 a.m. inside Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church prior to noon mass. The public is invited and welcomed. St. Mathilda KPC Fish dinner March 2 The St.

Fire marshal rescinds statewide burn ban/ St. Landry Parish ban dropped

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Due to recent dry conditions statewide being sufficiently alleviated following several rain events, State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, is rescinding the statewide cease and desist order for all private burning issued on Feb. 15.

Why I’m pro-choice (when it comes to masks)

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
I’m going to out myself here: I am a Bad Masker. By that I mean I wear them when I’m forced to do so by some misguided governmental fiat, but when I do, I don’t wear them well.

Four-day workweek? I wish.  

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Three-day weekends sound good to me. According to Business Insider, a movement is afoot for companies to offer employees four-day work weeks — 10 hours a day over four days, rather than eight hours over five days — so they may enjoy three-day weekends.

Sheriff offers Mardi Gras safety tips

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
To better protect you during the Mardi Gras celebration, law enforcement recommends the following: Before going to the parade — Secure your home by locking up and keeping a light on.
Church Point's Cajun Crawl on Feb. 12.

Church Point's Cajun Crawl on Feb. 12.

Church Point Mardi Gras Run is Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Church Point Mardi Gras arrives beginning with Saturday’s Children’s Parade followed on Sunday with thae adult Courir de Mardi Gras Run. The children’s run starts with registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Saddle Tramp Clubhouse. The run begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

Basile Mardi Gras begins Friday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Basile Mardi Gras includes the following. 7 p.m. Friday, Basile Roadhouse. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Basile Roadhouse. Mardi Gras Run begins at the Town Park at 7 a.m. and ends at the town park around 3 p.m. with music by Mark LeLeux and Chanky-Chank playing under the Pig Barn from 2 to 5 p.m.
First place winner in the 2019 Parade of Paws.

First place winner in the 2019 Parade of Paws.

Parade of Paws set for Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
It’s Calling for All Dog lovers...The 6th annual Parade of Paws will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Eunice. One can register in advance for $10 at Beaucoup located on South 2nd in Eunice. Registration will also be held the day of the parade from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Robert Turk, of Eunice, talks about St. Landry Parish School district’s mask requirement at a meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Dr. Robert Turk, of Eunice, talks about St. Landry Parish School district’s mask requirement at a meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish public schools may ditch masks mandate

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
After two years of COVID-19 precautions, the St. Landry Parish School Board may be poised to eliminate the requirement to wear masks in schools. A mask mandate for school buses will remain due to federal requirements.
The Keep Eunice Beautiful pre-Mardi Gras cleanup occurred on Saturday. There were 48 volunteers including 14 youngsters who collected 297 bags of trash plus some bulk items dumped on city streets, according to Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director. The bulk items included a shopping cart, engine parts, large plastic pieces, metal and hundreds of cigarette butts. The photos show the group before and after the cleanup. (Photos by David Simpson of Keep Eunice Beautiful)

The Keep Eunice Beautiful pre-Mardi Gras cleanup occurred on Saturday. There were 48 volunteers including 14 youngsters who collected 297 bags of trash plus some bulk items dumped on city streets, according to Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director. The bulk items included a shopping cart, engine parts, large plastic pieces, metal and hundreds of cigarette butts. The photos show the group before and after the cleanup. (Photos by David Simpson of Keep Eunice Beautiful)

Mardi Gras Festival celebration begins Friday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The five-day Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice begins Friday with an evening of entertainment at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street. At 6 p.m. a jam session is planned followed by the Savoy Family Band at 7 p.m. and the Pine Leaf Boys at 9:15 p.m.