News
Eunice High School’s composite ACT score, a test of college readiness for high school students, rose to 18.8 in results for the 2017-2018 school year.
Jim Bradshaw
On a bright, warm Oct. 20, 1933, a special train pulled into the depot at St. Martinville. It carried 75 enrollees of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Celeste Gomez, St. Landry Parish tourism director, leads a meeting Thursday at LSUE. Gomez is planning to retire at the end of this year. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
St. Landry Parish Tourism Director Celeste Gomez plans to retire at the end of this year from the job she had held for 21 years.
Gravel will do just fine for some parish roads and the Smooth Ride Home Program’s 2 percent sales tax will pay, but not if it is just for a couple of loads of gravel.
Early voting begins Tuesday for the Nov. 6 election.
Voting continues from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 30 except Sunday, Oct. 28.
Sports
GRAND LAKE – St. Edmund exploded for 47 first half points as the Blue Jays soared to a 67-0 road win over Grand Lake.
The Bobcats scored twice in the game’s first two minutes as Eunice rolled to a 49-12 win over the Mamou Green Demons.
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John Burson
The Bobcats and Green Demons are heading in opposite directions this season, but Eunice head coach Paul Trosclair said his team can’t look past Mamou if they want to stay in the District 5-3A hunt.
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Tom Dodge
The Blue Jays travel for their final road trip of the regular season as St, Edmund visits Grand Lake Friday.
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Tom Dodge
The Eunice Lady Bobcats battled on senior night Tuesday, but the visiting Rayne Lady Wolves grabbed a 3-0 win in district play.
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Tom Dodge
Lifestyle
Wesley Fontenot and Victoria Heinen
Dr. Monty and Tiffani Heinen of Eunice are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Victoria Anne Heinen, to Wesley Tate Fontenot, son of Dr.
Third grade students in Jennifer Fontenot’s class at Glendale Elementary recently did a 3D project for enrichment students. In front, from left, are Alyssa Myers and Peyton Ortego.
Glendale Elementary recognized its Students of the Week for Oct. 8-12. In front, from left, are Karlie Boone, Ryder Johnson, Talan Ceasar, Jeremoni Semien and Jaydin Ashworth.
Public Safety
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Oct. 19
00:18 Multiple subjects on bikes entering Fred’s parking lot.
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Oct. 19
Welsey M. Edwards, 45, 1000 block of N. CC Duson, Eunice. Probation warrant.
State law (R.S.46:2141) mandates that whenever a law enforcement officer investigates an allegation of domestic abuse, whether or not an arrest is made, the officer shall make a written report of t
Obits
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny Lyons announces his passing on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. He was 75.
BASILE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Ronald LeBlue announces his passing on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the comfort of his home at the age of 60.
John “Red Bean” Paul Davis passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the age of 38.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Joseph Harry Sonnier Jr. passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the age of 69.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
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