News

Journalism is dying by its own hand

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The news media is about as popular as a first-century tax collector. This probably isn’t breaking news if you are a consumer of journalism, or what passes for journalism.
Angelia Guillory, community service supervisor, and Mayor Scott Fontenot by a flower box in front of the Eunice Municipal Complex. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angelia Guillory, community service supervisor, and Mayor Scott Fontenot by a flower box in front of the Eunice Municipal Complex. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Beautification project at City Hall and 2nd Street

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Angelia Guillory, community service supervisor for the City of Eunice, has started a beautification project. The project is by the municipal complex near the grounds and parking. Guillory said she began the flowering project in July and is now working on downtown 2nd Street.
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce held a Business over Breakfast Tuesday morning where Eunice business people met and enjoyed coffee and a light breakfast.

The Eunice Chamber of Commerce held a Business over Breakfast Tuesday morning where Eunice business people met and enjoyed coffee and a light breakfast.

Business over Breakfast at Eunice Chamber

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce held a Business Over Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at their building on CC Duson. The public was invited to attend and enjoy coffee and a light breakfast.

St. Landry Parish may get $6M from opioid settlement is $6M

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A $325 million settlement between the State of Louisiana and the nation’s largest distributors of opioids has been announced and, according to Attorney General Jeff Landry, is part of a broader settlement reached between the opioid companies and other attorneys general across the country. St.
Fall Into Downtown

Fall Into Downtown

Music to return to downtown Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Live music returns to downtown Eunice when Fall Into Downtown begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday on 2nd Street featuring Three Thirty Seven, and Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express. The event is focused on bringing the community together, said Alicia Mire, the city’s Main Street director.
Eunice Fire Chief Mike Arnold, left, and firefighter Robert Avery work with the department’s new 75-foot ladder truck behind the Central Fire Station. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Fire Chief Mike Arnold, left, and firefighter Robert Avery work with the department’s new 75-foot ladder truck behind the Central Fire Station. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

New ladder truck enhances city firefighting capabilities

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Most people probably don’t think about city services such as fire protection because they believe it will be there when needed. But if you live or work in the taller or larger structures in Eunice, your fire protection has been enhanced this year.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 20 Charles R. Mistric, Jr., 51, 400 block of OG Track Road, Port Barre.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 19 Ryan P. Smith, 24, 1400 block of Williams, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Keith Tran, homeless, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 19 02:08 Caller on West Maple advised of suspicious vehicle flashing his head light into the window of a home from parking lot at Champagne’s.
Sudie Francis Cooper Thibodeaux

Sudie Francis Cooper Thibodeaux

Sudie Francis Cooper Thibodeaux

Myra Miller
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Sudie Francis Cooper Thibodeaux, 78, entered her heavenly home on October 12, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA, while in the arms of her children and surrounded by loved ones. Sudie was born to Vilous Spurgeon Cooper and Roberta Wade Cooper on February 5, 1943, and raised in Morton, MS.