Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser appointed Cheryl Castille director of the Division of the Arts within the Office of Cultural Development.
Evolving to meet changing consumer needs and to embrace its nationwide branding as “America’s Appliance Experts,” the refresh of location at 340 East Laurel Ave. will culminate with the grand reopening celebration.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of St. Landry released 73 balloons on April 6 in the parking lot of the Eunice Municipal Complex. The balloons represented children in foster care in the parish. During the program it was noted that 39 children died from abuse or neglect in Louisiana in 2015. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of St. Landry released 73 balloons on April 6 in the parking lot of the Eunice Municipal Complex. The balloons represented children in foster care in the parish.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park are celebrating the centennial year of the National Park Service with free family fun during National Park Week, Saturday through April 24.
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Bengal Outdoors, LLC. The business is located at 1446 Hwy. 190 past McGee’s Equipment Company. Owned by Blake Darbonne, the company is a landscape and pool supply business. (Eunice News photo)
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Bengal Outdoors, LLC. The business is located at 1446 Hwy. 190 past McGee’s Equipment Company. Owned by Blake Darbonne, the company is a landscape and pool supply business. (Eunice News photo)
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
April 13
Kelly Alfred, 28, 1200 block of La. 13, Eunice. Warrant for domestic abuse battery.
Jody Thomas, 37, 100 block of Devillier Road,Eunice. Warrant for disturbing the peace by public intoxication.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs.
April 13
05:57 Tree in the road in the 600 block of Tate Street.
08:26 Wreck at Tobacco Plus parking lot.
11:26 Disturbance in the 100 block of Gaspard.
Steve Riley plays the drums during the Experience Louisiana Festival in Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
If an up-and-coming Cajun French musician has a desire to take the stage and hear applause coming from the audience, Grammy-winning musician Steve Riley has a simple piece of advice for those youngsters to follow.
Community Garden open hour Tuesdays
The Eunice Community Garden has scheduled open hours from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to allow the community to learn about the opportunity to garden in a community setting.
Alderwoman Germaine Simpson was elected mayor pro-tem at Tuesday's meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Street projects approved Tuesday are as follows.
Ward 1
Neva Street from U.S. 190 to Williams Avenue, hardsurfacing, estimated cost $35,500.
Nile Street from Shelia Street to McKenzie Street, patch and overlay, estimated cost $100,500.
Karl Aucoin
The contractor for 20 street improvement projects was approved at Tuesday Board of Aldermen’s meeting.
Karl Aucoin, city engineer, said there were five bids. The low bid was from Elliot Construction, of Grand Coteau, and it was approved by aldermen.
Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, standing at right, said there is a growing crime threat from juveniles in Eunice at a meeting Monday. Fontenot appealed to community leaders for help in meeting the problem, but also warned police are ready to take action. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)
Lawlessness by teen-aged gangs is a growing problem on Eunice streets, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said Monday to about 40 people he called to a meeting at the Eunice Municipal Complex.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.
The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
