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Two arrested on armed robbery, weapons charges following incident

Myra Miller
Friday, May 30, 2025
Two men have been arrested on armed robbery and weapons charges after allegedly robbing another man who the suspects lured to location under the pretense of making a music video for which the victim would be paid. Kentrell James Guillory, 18, of Arnaudville, and Condrick Lewis Jr.

$110M investment in legacy Acadia oil refinery

Myra Miller
Friday, May 30, 2025
ACADIA PARISH–Green Fuels Operating PC (GFO) formally announced late last week it will invest $110 million to transform the historic Evangeline Processing Facility in Acadia Parish into a Net Zero Emissions Technology (NZET) refinery.
The 2025 Horizon Ag Field Day, scheduled for June 23 at Richard Farms in Kaplan, is the place to be for updates on the top rice varieties planted in Louisiana this season as well as new Provisia® lines expected to be available in 2026.

The 2025 Horizon Ag Field Day, scheduled for June 23 at Richard Farms in Kaplan, is the place to be for updates on the top rice varieties planted in Louisiana this season as well as new Provisia® lines expected to be available in 2026.

Horizon Ag Field Day scheduled

Myra Miller
Friday, May 30, 2025
KAPLAN – The 2025 Horizon Ag Field Day, scheduled for June 23 at Richard Farms in Kaplan, is the place to be for updates on the top rice varieties planted in Louisiana this season as well as new Provisia® lines expected to be available in 2026.

Eunice Airport to receive $95,000

Myra Miller
Friday, May 30, 2025
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting Louisiana a total of $1,627,346.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Charlene Richard Mass set Aug. 2 The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday, Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the mass will follow at 6 p.m. After mass.
Waven Boone Day set for June 13

Waven Boone Day set for June 13

Ville Platte to celebrate Waven Boone Day

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and the City of Ville Platte announced the observance of “Waven Boone Day” in the city.
Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander, welcomes the public Monday to the Memorial Day ceremony.

Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander, welcomes the public Monday to the Memorial Day ceremony.

Memorial Day ceremony in Eunice

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Donnie Fontenot, commander of the VFW Post 8971, welcomes the public during a Memorial Day ceremony held Monday afternoon. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Veterans from the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 215 were part of the Memorial Day ceremony program held Monday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Veterans from the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 215 were part of the Memorial Day ceremony program held Monday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Remembering those who paid the sacrifice

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Memorial Day ceremony is held as a reminder to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, said VFW Post Commander 8971 Donnie Fontenot as he stood near the monument with those who died in service to the nation.
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Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
CDA meeting scheduled for June 2 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 2in the Jeanmard Hall on N. 3rd St. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.