From The Eunice News files

From the October 1991 files of The Eunice News
Sheila Marcantel, 18-year-old daughter of Gerald and Patricia Duplechain of Eunice is the new Miss LSUE.
A hazardous waste transfer facility slated to begin operation at Mowata has been delayed by DEQ pending a site investigation. The study of Chem-Rail Transport’s proposal was requested by residents and Rep. Dale Sittig.
U.S. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston cut the ribbon officially opening Jean Lafitte Cajun Culture Center.
Polls showed Edwin Edwards, David Duke and incumbent Buddy Roemer tightly bunched at the top of the gubernatorial field.  Edwards led the voting with Duke second, followed by Roemer. Edwards is seeking a fourth term.
The St. Landry Parish Police Jury has asked the attorney general to appoint a fiscal administrator to manage the parish finances, relegating jurors to an advisory capacity as long as the fiscal crisis exists.