Board of Alderman approves emergency condemnation of derelict property

By Claudette Olivier on Friday, October 17, 2025
House without utilities since last year; alderman estimates 15 to 20 people living in damaged structure
  • The Eunice Board of Alderman has started the process to condemn a structure that several city officials have deemed a threat to the community and a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. The structure, pictured above, is located at 151 Mamie Street. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)
    The Eunice Board of Alderman has started the process to condemn a structure that several city officials have deemed a threat to the community and a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. The structure, pictured above, is located at 151 Mamie Street. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)
    By Claudette Oliver Managing Editor The Eunice Board of Alderman has started the process to condemn a structure that city officials have deemed a threat to the community and a nuisance to the neighborhood. Mayor Scott Fontenot said, during the regular board of aldermen meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, “Right now, we are going to hold an emergency show cause hearing at (for) 151 Mamie Street.?...

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