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“If you wait for these numbers to grab your attention, guess what?
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a new text alert system that will provide timely COVID-19 updates and other critical guidance directly from the governor’s office to Louisiana residents.
In response to statewide school closures to curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Louisiana Department of Education today released guidance to school systems regarding how the
Sports
Rayne captured the 2019-20 boys basketball title and dominated the All-District 4-4A top honors as Leon Smith earned MVP honors and Darrell Caesar was named district Coach of the Year.
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It was a sweep of the Class 1-A basketball championships as both North Central teams won state titles.
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Tom Dodge
Eunice High placed three players on the All-District 4-4A list including senior Shaniya Toussaint as a first team selection.
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Tom Dodge
The North Central Lady Hurricanes captured the Class 1-A state championship with a 50-39 win over Merryville.
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Friday the 13th always has its connections with things some people are afraid of – like black cats or walking under a ladder.
Lifestyle
The Jenkins sisters went on a Bear Hunt, which is a positive novelty going on in Eunice neighborhoods.
Graduation bios and senior photos from Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are needed.
Also accepted are senior photos from Iota High and Basile High.
Josi Lemelle Junior High Parish Student of the Year
Eunice Junior High Student of the Year Josi A. Lemelle has been named Parish Student of the Year.
Lemelle is a 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Eunice Jr. High.
Public Safety
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
April 1
00:18 Noise complaint in the 700 block of Miller.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
March 31
08:22 Complaint about neighbors in the 200 block of Jennifer.
Obits
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of baby Etlee Wade Qualls announces his passing on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Lafayette.
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the children of Gwen Pitre LaFleur announce her passing on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Opelousas General Hospital at the age of 70.
Juan Rico Lopez passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 41. Services will be held in his hometown of Comonfort, Gto, Mexico.
Born on September 9, 1931 in Terre Haute, Indiana, John Carl Kackley loved his family, dear friends and humanity with an open and flexibile heart, satirical wit, and high expectations that demanded
Kelley James McFarlain, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 80. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
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