Local

News notes items

News notes items

Exclusive Subscriber Content

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, March 20, 2023
Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” The Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “The Odd Couple.” The head of the all star cast is directed by Lauren Bourgeois. There are many new and veteran actors onstage for this comedy. The play continues at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
A new DIY (Do it Yourself) gardening column will appear twice a month in the Eunice News.

A new DIY (Do it Yourself) gardening column will appear twice a month in the Eunice News.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club launches gardening column

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
Submitted by Jean Johnson A new DIY (Do it Yourself) gardening column will appear twice a month in the Eunice News.
Evergreen azaleas are an iconic flowering shrub in the southeastern United States. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Evergreen azaleas are an iconic flowering shrub in the southeastern United States. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Go wild this spring with native azaleas

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
Azaleas are ubiquitous in Southern gardens — and for good reason. Each spring, the azalea bloom is a sight to see. Some travelers make trips to the South just to see this spectacular display of flowers, much like Southerners head north to enjoy the fall foliage change.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Planned rehab facility at Rayne scrapped

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
Residents along Nation Road north of Rayne no longer have to worry about a proposed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center opening in their neighborhood. Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry announced Tuesday night (March 14) that the development has been scrapped.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Men face hearing for Rayne killing

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
The two men charged in connection with the May 2021 shooting death of a Rayne teenager are due back in court for a motions hearing on April 10.
A baby owl, trapped inside a column that supports a back patio roof at Lyle and Megan Guidry’s home in Iota, is shown above after being freed. Guidry rescued the owl by jacking up the roof and placing some temporary posts to support the roof. Then he removed the column. After the owl was rescued, it was placed in a hole inside a live oak tree in their backyard. (Submitted photos)

A baby owl, trapped inside a column that supports a back patio roof at Lyle and Megan Guidry’s home in Iota, is shown above after being freed. Guidry rescued the owl by jacking up the roof and placing some temporary posts to support the roof. Then he removed the column. After the owl was rescued, it was placed in a hole inside a live oak tree in their backyard. (Submitted photos)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Owl set free

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
A baby owl, trapped inside a column that supports a back patio roof at Lyle and Megan Guidry’s home in Iota, is shown above after being freed. Guidry rescued the owl by jacking up the roof and placing some temporary posts to support the roof. Then he removed the column.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Parish Council OKs probe into firings

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council voted unanimously to investigate employee terminations by Parish President Jessie Bellard, who announced during the meeting that arrests warrants were being executed on two former employees. One of those warrants was served to a former employee seated at the meeting.
The Town of Mamou donated a police dog to the Eunice Police Department. The K9, named Amos, arrived Tuesday. With Amos, from left, are his new handler, Patrol Officer Keith Peters, and Police Chief Kyle LeBouef outside the Eunice Municipal Complex on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Town of Mamou donated a police dog to the Eunice Police Department. The K9, named Amos, arrived Tuesday. With Amos, from left, are his new handler, Patrol Officer Keith Peters, and Police Chief Kyle LeBouef outside the Eunice Municipal Complex on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Police dog donated to Eunice Police

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 17, 2023
The Eunice Police Department has a police dog thanks to a donation from the Town of Mamou. The police K9, named Amos, is a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois assigned to Patrol Officer Keith Peters.
News notes items

News notes items

Exclusive Subscriber Content

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Pro-Life tour to stop in Eunice The Keep Louisiana Pro-Life3 RV Tour is scheduled to stop in Eunice from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. March 23 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 310 W. Vine Ave. Louisiana Right to Life is traveling the state to keep Louisiana pro-life. Visit https://prolifelouisiana.
Eunice first-responders were dispatched to Eunice High School Wednesday morning in response to a bomb threat. Roads to the school were blocked. Students are shown in the football stadium as the threat is investigated. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice first-responders were dispatched to Eunice High School Wednesday morning in response to a bomb threat. Roads to the school were blocked. Students are shown in the football stadium as the threat is investigated. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bomb threat at Eunice High School

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Eunice Police along with the Eunice Fire Department, the St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Eunice City Marshal’s Office responded to a possible bomb threat at Eunice High School on Wednesday, according to Chief Kyle LeBouef.