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A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce for Typhoon Tattoos, 336 W. Laurel Ave., Eunice. The business is owned by Tyler Myers. (The Eunice News photo)

Sales tax revenues in Eunice and St. Landry Parish fell in July compared to a year ago and were down for the year compared to same period in 2015.

The Eunice Community Garden, in cooperation with the Eunice Police Department, is opening a temporary emergency relief center to distribute supplies for those affected by the recent severe weather and flooding.

Eunice Community Health Center is available to offer a hand-up to Louisiana residents affected by the flooding.

Floods of Love
There will be free meals for those displaced by the recent flood as well as for first responders and volunteers Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. at Louise Auto Repair, located at 412 Aymond St., in Eunice.