Mary Ann Guillory, Eunice Food Bank director, is asking for donations and volunteers. (Photo by Myra Miller)
The 29th annual Eunice Food Bank Food Net “Food for Families” Drive is set from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Dec. 8.
From left, St. Landry Parish School Board members Hazel Sias, Albert Hayes Jr. and Mary Ellen Donatto confer during a committee meeting in Opelousas on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
M.D. Descant of Bunkie won the bidding to build a 10-classroom building and a cafeteria at Leonville Elementary.
Architect Don D’Avy recommended the bid to the St. Landry Parish School Board’s Building, Lands and sites Committee meeting Monday.
Daphne Olivier, a dietitian, spoke about holiday food issues Thursday at LSUE’s Arnold Ledoux Library. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
The average weight gain over the holidays is three to four pounds, but before you decide to fast on Thanksgiving Day take the advice of Daphne Olivier, a dietitian, who spoke Thursday at LSUE’s Arnold Ledoux Library.
The 33 winners of The Eunice News Turkey Giveaway Contest may pick up vouchers for their turkeys at The Eunice News through Nov. 30.
The contest began Nov. 8, and one winner was selected at each business on Friday.
Jason El Koubi, One Acadiana executive director, talks to the St. Landry Parish Counicl, (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot is seeking a raise from $65,000 to $105,000 a year.
The first-term parish president lowered his sight from the $140,000 he said in September the job should be paid.
A voter checks in at the voting poll at Eunice High School Saturday morning. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Democrat John Bel Edwards has defeated Sen. David Vitter in the race for governor.
Republican Billy Nungessor defeated Democrat Kip Holden in the lieutenant governor’s election.
The Associated Press is reporting Democrat John Bel Edwards has defeated Sen. David Vitter in the race for governor.
The AP also reports Republican Billy Nungessor defeated Democrat Kip Holden in the lieutenant governor’s election.
The following are arrests by Eunice police.
Nov. 19
Billy James Thomas, 38, 500 block of East Vine Street, Eunice. Failure to stop and driving under suspension.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs.
Nov. 19
04:26 Stolen vehicle in the 400 block of Acadia Street.
06:07 Break-in in the 100 block of East Ardoin.
Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece—the turkey—is the largest dish most cooks ever encounter, and many are not experienced at roasting one.
Main to Main is announced on a banner on 2nd Street. The mini-festival will be held from 7 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Saturday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
This year’s Main to Main event will feature a car show, live entertainment, a garage sale, a boudin eating contest and many arts and crafts vendors.
Eight Louisiana State University Eunice students in the Community Engagement Program attended a meeting of the St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District Board of Directors meeting Tuesday in Opelousas. At the board meeting, the met with Bill Rodier, right, executive director, for a question and answer session. From left, are Launey Patton Griffith, director of continuing education; Ray Zorn Jr. of Opelousas; Jasmine Robinson, of Crowley; and Stephanie Middlebrooks, of Richard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Keesha Menard was one of eight LSUE students who learned about economic development by attending the St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District meeting in Opelousas on Tuesday.
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.
