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Verdict upheld in attempted murder of police chief

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Zackery Shane Deville, who was convicted of attempted first-degree murder in an incident involving former Turkey Creek Chief of Police Robert Leggett, will appear in the 13th Judicial District Court for resentencing, according to an opinion from the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal that found former...

Man’s murder conviction, sentence upheld

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the second-degree murder conviction and life sentence of Robert Lee Heard Jr. in the September 2012 stabbing death of his wife, Demetra Doyle.
Shooting in Eunice on Friday evening left two injuried.

Shooting in Eunice on Friday evening left two injuried.

Shooting in Eunice, two hospitalized

Myra Miller
Monday, November 28, 2022
According to Eunice Police Lt. Ryan Young, at 8 p.m. Friday, police received a call and it was reported that two people were shot near an apartment complex on Betty Street in Eunice.
News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, November 28, 2022
Free GED pre-test Nov. 29 at Southesast There will be a Free GED pre-test to determine if you are ready for the GED test from 9 a.m. until noon Nov. 29 at the Southeast Community Center. One must be 18 years or older and required to bring an ID. For more information, call 337-580-1106.
The Eunice News Thanksgiving Turkey Giveway had 19 turkeys given away. Vouchers can be picked up at the Eunice News from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Champagne’s by noon Dec. 6.

The Eunice News Thanksgiving Turkey Giveway had 19 turkeys given away. Vouchers can be picked up at the Eunice News from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Champagne’s by noon Dec. 6.

Turkey winners announced

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Eunice News Thanksgiving Turkey Giveway had 19 turkeys given away. Vouchers can be picked up at the Eunice News from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Champagne’s by noon Dec. 6. Shirley Bertrand - EB Feucht & Son. Jackie Thibodeaux - The Eunice News.
Charley Hebert

Charley Hebert

Noel shopping spree winners

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Charley Hebert of Eunice and Krista Stelly of Ville Platte were winners of the Noel on the Prairie Holiday Shopping Spree drawing held Nov 17. Each won a shopping spree valued $1375 to be used at the 39 participating local merchants. (Submitted photos)
Attending the recording session by the LSU on the LSU Baton Rouge campus the LSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Damon Talley, LSU director of bands, included Dr. James Byo, director of the LSU School of Music, Jase McDonald, former LSUE SGA president, now student at LSU, and Dr. Talley’s two grad assistants, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Christopher Song. Attending from Eunice were Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, Travis Webb, LSUE director of public relations, Pat Dossman, Shirley Jodo

Attending the recording session by the LSU on the LSU Baton Rouge campus the LSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Damon Talley, LSU director of bands, included Dr. James Byo, director of the LSU School of Music, Jase McDonald, former LSUE SGA president, now student at LSU, and Dr. Talley’s two grad assistants, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Christopher Song. Attending from Eunice were Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, Travis Webb, LSUE director of public relations, Pat Dossman, Shirley Jodo

LSUE has its songs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
After 55 years, an LSUE alma mater and fight song are being rolled out in various venues in November. The songs will officially premiere at the Fall Commencement on Dec. 16. The songs are composed by Dwight Jodon.

Acadia Parish school system retains B rating

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Louisiana public school students showed a modest rebound on key achievement tests, returning the state’s overall school performance score to where it was before the coronavirus pandemic, education leaders said Wednesday. The score is 77.1 out of a possible 150 points, up from 75.
Dr. Rachael Tate

Dr. Rachael Tate

Dr. Rachael Tate to serve as chief medical officer at OGHS

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Dr. Rachael Tate, OB/GYN, has been selected by Kenneth Cochran, RN, DSc, FACHE, president & CEO of Opelousas General Health System chief medical officer effective Dec. 12. Tate will be responsible for optimizing clinical operations using performance excellence tools.

3 more amendments on Dec. 10 ballot

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Early voting Saturday includes the runoff for Eunice alderwoman in Ward 2. Incumbent Germaine Simpson is challenged by Jacqueline “JuJu” Valare. Vallare won 36% of the vote and Simpson had 33% in the Nov. 8 election.