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Shooting on East Maple left a victim with non-threatening injury.

Shooting on East Maple left a victim with non-threatening injury.

Subject shot while sitting inside his vehicle

Myra Miller
Monday, May 15, 2023
Eunice Police responded to a report of multiple gunshots in the area of East Maple and Hwy. 13 south Sunday at about 11:10 p.m.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 15, 2023
Concealed Carry Permit class set Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 West Park, in Eunice The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

DIY indoor composting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 12, 2023
You can have an indoor composting container without smells, bugs or rodents and it can be an easy to maintain manageable size. The secret is maintaining a balance of 4 parts dry (brown) to 1-part wet (green) materials and mixing the compost 2-3 times a week.

Coushatta Tribe announces 26th annual Powwow June 9-10

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 12, 2023
KINDER — The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will host its 26th annual powwow in The Pavilion at Coushatta Casino Resort on Friday and Saturday, June 9-10. Admission for the general public is $8 per day; children ages 6 years and younger are admitted free of charge.

Lane to close on U.S. 190

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 12, 2023
The outside lane of U.S. 190 westbound will be closed at the St. Landry/Evangeline Parish line near Eunice on Monday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. This closure is necessary to allow crews to remove drift from Bayou des Cannes.
From left, are Victoria Throop, LSUE Phi Theta Kappa advisor; Kenzie Borill; Amber Deshotel; Olivia Luquette; Amit Ahraoni; Mya Velasquez; and Teresa West. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Victoria Throop, LSUE Phi Theta Kappa advisor; Kenzie Borill; Amber Deshotel; Olivia Luquette; Amit Ahraoni; Mya Velasquez; and Teresa West. (Submitted photo)

LSUE Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins national awards

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 12, 2023
The LSU Eunice chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recently took home several major honors at the organization’s National Conference, Catalyst 2023, it was recently announced. For a fourth consecutive year, the LSUE chapter was named a “Top 100” chapter in the world.
Edward Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to Eunice Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Edward Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to Eunice Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

House fires are the most common disaster in La.

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 12, 2023
Edward “Ed” Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. Bush said, “The Red Cross covers 22 parishes that goes from Baton Rouge over to Lafayette and all the way to Lake Charles.
Newl elected St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste II, right, is congratulated by School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto, left, as Board member Timmakah Hardy, center, looks on at Wednesday’s meeting. Board member Robert Gautreaux is at far right. Batiste won the superintendent’s job on a 12-1 vote. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Newl elected St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste II, right, is congratulated by School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto, left, as Board member Timmakah Hardy, center, looks on at Wednesday’s meeting. Board member Robert Gautreaux is at far right. Batiste won the superintendent’s job on a 12-1 vote. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Batiste is the new school superintendent

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 12, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted 12-1 to hire Milton Batiste III as the next school superintendent. The vote at a special meeting on Wednesday was greeted by cheers from the crowd that included his family and former St. Landry Parish School Board co-workers.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Pray the Rosary throughout May Everyday throughout May a rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. in the prayer garden in front of Saint Anthony of Padua rectory. All are invited and encouraged to pray with Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The Babineaux Sisters at the Liberty Theater, Sept. 29, 2018: Julie Babineaux, Gus Babineaux, Gracie Babineaux, Noah McLain, Maci Lopez. (Photo by David Simpson)

The Babineaux Sisters at the Liberty Theater, Sept. 29, 2018: Julie Babineaux, Gus Babineaux, Gracie Babineaux, Noah McLain, Maci Lopez. (Photo by David Simpson)

Babineaux Sisters to perform Saturday in Eunice

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is partnering with the Eunice Depot Museum to bring back the live, acoustic music programs that were previously held at the center. The music programs will take place every second Saturday, beginning this Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.