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🌱 How Bill Rodier helped put Eunice into St. Landry’s growth plans
Eunice, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Eunice? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bill Rodier helped put Eunice into St. Landry’s growth plans
- Meet the three LSUE Bengals putting Eunice on the national map
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rodier always envisioned St. Landry Economic growth (eunicetoday.com) — Local leaders across St. Landry Parish are honoring the late economic development chief Bill Rodier, whose work closely involved LSU Eunice and helped ensure the Eunice area felt included in parish-wide growth plans. Officials credit him with leveraging highways, colleges, and new industries like solar farms to attract investment, and say his collaborative vision for education and business will continue shaping opportunities for Eunice residents. 
• LSUE baseball trio earn All-American recognition (crescentcitysports.com) — Three LSU Eunice baseball standouts have been named NJCAA Division I All-Americans, giving the Bengals their most honorees in a season since 2021. Pitcher Lane Fenske made first team, while Aidan Mouton and Andrew Clapinski earned third-team spots, showcasing the strength of LSUE’s program and bringing national attention to Eunice’s hometown college.
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Rocky's Live Music →
Rocky's Cajun Kitchen, 1415 Laurel St, Eunice
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Savoy Music Center Jam Session →
Savoy Music Center, 4413 US-190, Eunice
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Prarie Acadian Culture Center- The Cajun Way →
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
10:00 am -
Non-Work Day (Offices & Campuses Closed)
Evangeline Parish Ville Platte, LA 70586 -
Regular Board Meeting →
Evangeline Parish Ville Platte, LA 70586
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Eunice. Apply here.
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Team Member in Eunice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eunice here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report for June 1-9, 2026 (jacksonparishjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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