Medical supplies delivered to Eunice Community Health Center

Sun, 08/21/2016 - 7:29am

District 41 State Rep. Philllip DeVillier, R-Eunice, was at the Eunice Community Health Center when a shipment of medical supplies by AmeriCares was delivered to clinic.

Personnel from AmeriCares of Stamford, Connecticut, arrived in Eunice Friday.
AmeriCares Sal Migliaccio, Jake Raushcher and William Daley provided an overnight shipment of medical supplies shipment to the Eunice Community Health Center.

Some spared, some lost all in the flooding

Sun, 08/21/2016 - 5:19am

Windcrest Apartment residents Brandon Delaphous, left, and Derrick Ford talked about flood experiences Thursday as Brittany Miller showed a photo on a phone of a boat used at the apartments on La. 13 in Eunice during the Aug. 13 flooding. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Many people have described the Aug. 13 flood as surprising because it occurred in areas that had not flooded before.
But for others the flooding was a familiar sight.
Keith Lafleur, who lives on Stanford Road in Eunice, said the water got up to top of his mobile home’s skirting.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center to celebrate National Park Service centennial

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 5:05pm

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice announces a special day of centennial fun on Saturday, August 27, to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. The center is located at 250 West Park Avenue, Eunice.

United Ways helping with flood recovery

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 8:57am

Word Ministries open its doors for a shelter and a collection and distribution site for flood-relief supplies after Saturday’s flooding. On Thursday, this group gathered for a photo after unloading supplies from the St. Landry-Evangeline United Way. From left, are Rhonda Deshotel, Jennifer Benoit, Trista Bourgeois, Donna Baltakis, Emma Lanthier, Janet Campbell, Susan Marcantel, Pam Semien and Heather Allison. (Photo by Harlan Krigan)

United Ways across Acadiana are accepting donations and volunteers to assist those impacted by flooding in the region.

Evangeline Parish Superintendent Hamlin announces retirement plan

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 8:07am

Evangeline Parish Superintendent Toni Hamlin

Evangeline Parish Superintendent Toni Hamlin at Wednesday night’s board meeting announced that it was time for her to retire and leave the position that she has held for nearly 10 years.
Hamlin read a letter that she had written to the board.

FEMA: Begin flood cleanup as soon as possible

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 7:55am

As if the Aug. 13 flooding was not enough, rain showers, some heavy, peppered Eunice in the days to follow. The Brentwood Apartments, some of which flooded, were inundated Thursday with more water as residents there cleaned up up from the historic flooding. Flooded-out residents were to leave by the end of the week so repairs could begin. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

It’s not too early to begin cleaning up from Louisiana’s severe storms and floods that began Aug. 11.

DeVillier hands out flood assistance information

Sat, 08/20/2016 - 7:38am

District 41 State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, left, speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council Wednesday about flooding issues. DeVillier handed out a list of phone numbers and websites related to flood assistance. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier released the following contacts related to the flooding at the Wednesday meeting of the St. Landry Parish Council.
— St. Landry Parish residents call St. Landry Parish Government for assistance with federal assistance at 337-948-3688.

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Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener

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

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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

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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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