Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson presents a flag and certificate to Paige Coutee in honor of Joseph “Joe” Coutee Jr. who operated Coutee’s Grocery. Looking on at left is Mayor Scott Fontenot. Turn to Page 10 for more photos from Tuesday’s city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
The focus of the Eunice city meeting Tuesday turned to Coutee’s Grocery.
Alderwoman Germaine Simpson called it, “Our neighborhood store in Ward 2 for many years -— 77 years to be exact.”
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier sent a flag that flew over the state capitol on June 13, the day Joseph “Joe” Coutee Jr. died at the age of 81.
DeVillier, who is also speaker of the Louisiana House or...
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