Parish charter change may be considered

Sat, 11/07/2015 - 8:46pm

Coby Clavier, right, visited the St. Landry Parish Council committee meetings Wednesday in Opelousas. Clavier won the Oct. 24 primary election by defeating incumbent District 13 council member Gary Courville. From left, are Timmy Lejeune, District 10 councilman; Jimmie Edwards, District 12 councilman; and Clavier, who takes office in January. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The St. Landry Parish Home Rule Charter, which took effect in 2004, banned Parish Council members from day-to-day operations.
The council members are relegated to legislative duties.

Eunice police radio logs

Fri, 11/06/2015 - 8:49am

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs.
Nov. 5
06:08 Woman said her estranged boyfriend stole her key to residence in the 700 block of East Peach.
11:58 Subject fell out of vehicle . Having problem with vehicle.

Eunice police arrests

Fri, 11/06/2015 - 8:48am

The following are arrests by Eunice police.
Nov. 5
Wilbert Ned, 33, 200 block of Natalie Street, Eunice. Probation warrant for first offense DWI.
Gregory Scott Bihm, 42, 500 block of South 7th Street, Eunice. Probation warrant for theft by fraud.

Donation to Bobcat Refuge

Thu, 11/05/2015 - 6:31pm

The Louisiana Bobcat Refuge recently received a $14,000 donation from the French, Reyes & Huber Investment Group and UBS Financial Services in Lafayette. From left are Michael Huber, UBS; Rebecca Johnson, UBS; Carolyn French, UBS: Pamela Kay Connery, Bobcat refuge; and Byron Reyes, UBS. Connery, Louisiana Bobcat Refuge’s Volunteer executive director, “Without the generosity and kind hearts of individuals who make up teams like the French, Reyes & Huber Investment Group, the bobcats would die, which very simply means, less going back into the environment to repopulate. Since 2003, there seems to have been a decline in the bobcat population in Louisiana, which is why we’ve been given permission from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to pursue a GPS/Scent Pad tracking study. (Submitted Photo)

The Louisiana Bobcat Refuge recently received a $14,000 donation from the French, Reyes & Huber Investment Group and UBS Financial Services in Lafayette. From left are Michael Huber, UBS; Rebecca Johnson, UBS; Carolyn French, UBS: Pamela Kay Connery, Bobcat refuge; and Byron Reyes, UBS.

Community Foundation of Acadiana celebrates local philanthropists

Thu, 11/05/2015 - 5:00pm

Community Foundation of Acadiana’s fifth annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon was held Tuesday at the Cajundome Convention Center. The event celebrated outstanding philanthropists from eight parishes across Acadiana who have made a positive impact in their communities. Standing, from left, are Mark Suellentrop, Cabot Corporation Corporate Award; Johnny Indest, Iberia Parish award recipient; Kermit Miller, Evangeline Parish award recipient; Joe Freeland, Acadia Parish award recipient; Pat Morrow, St. Landry Parish award recipient; David Buck, St. Martin Parish award recipient; Fulton C. “Butch” Felterman, Jr., St. Mary Parish award recipient; Paul Hilliard, Lafayette Parish award recipient; William “Bill” Bacqué, Van Eaton & Romero, LLC, a Latter & Blum Company Corporate Award; Paul Patout, Vermilion Parish award recipient; Patrick Patout, Vermilion Parish award recipient. Seated, from left, are Cathy Indest, Iberia Parish award recipient; Sheila Miller, Evangeline Parish award recipient; Charlotte Freeland, Acadia Parish award recipient; Alice Morrow, St. Landry Parish award recipient; Sylvia Felterman, St. Mary Parish award recipient; Gail Romero, Van Eaton & Romero, LLC, a Latter & Blum Company Corporate Award; Nancy Van Eaton Prince, Van Eaton & Romero, LLC, a Latter & Blum Company Corporate Award. (Submitted Photo)

Community Foundation of Acadiana’s fifth annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon was held Tuesday at the Cajundome Convention Center.

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Sports

Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener

MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.

Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener
RAGIN CAJUNS FALLS SHORT AT MONTANA STATE, 84-83

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Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.

Shoppers at 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)

Acadia Chapter Daughters of American Revolution tour historical sites
Exxon grant awarded to East Elementary

Obituaries

Irice Lavergne

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.

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Belvin Joseph Guillory
Charles Meyer
Clifford Martin Fontenot

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