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Myra Miller

Monday, October 4, 2021

CDA leads Rosary everyday in October Every day during the month of October, Court Eunice 208 Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be leading a rosary at 5:30 p.m. in the rosary garden at St. Anthony’s Church. The public is invited.

Shirley Ray LaVergne

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Eunice — It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Shirley Ray LaVergne announces his passing on Friday, October 1, 2021, in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. He was 83. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

Joe Biden versus the press

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

The White House press corps is in a snit again because President Biden, who many reporters openly cheered on in last year’s election, has stiffed them repeatedly, refusing to answer their questions and — most recently — and tossing them unceremoniously out of the Oval Office.

Is your safety plan up to date?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

One of my many duties at my “day job” is serving as point man for our workplace safety program. Since I have a hair-trigger for gabbing about bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, corrosives, and other appetizing subjects, we no longer have a Christmas party or even a holiday party.

Ruined eyesight didn’t deter old soldier

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

After Napoleon Bonaparte was forced from power in 1815, many of his soldiers had to leave France for political and economic reasons. A good number of them found their way to French Louisiana, including an officer who is called the founder of Ville Platte.

A child suffered smoke inhalation in a fire at the Sunrise Apartments on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Child suffers smoke inhalation, dog scorched at Sunrise Apartments

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

A child suffered smoke inhalation and a dog was scorched in a fire at the Sunrise Apartments in the 800 block of South Beulah, according to Fire Chief Mike Arnold. The fire was reported at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday. “It appears that the fire started at a freezer.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 25 September 30 00:00 Caller in the 600 block of Ida advised of someone knocking on her door and hearing voices outside of her home. 00:08 Peeping tom reported in the 500 block of Pearl.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 1 Patrick Wayne Walker, 29, 700 block of East MLK Drive, Grand Coteau. Aggravated battery of a dating partner, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, false imprisonment. Arrested by St.

Caption: A boxwood exhibiting random dieback of twigs caused by boxwood dieback disease. (Photo provided by Raj Singh)

LSU AgCenter to host boxwood dieback disease identification, management training

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Boxwood dieback disease caused by a fungal plant pathogen is spreading at an alarming rate in the United States. LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh identified it in Louisiana and first reported in the United States in 2015.

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo has been named a fall 2021 Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter )

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo: A super selection for cool-season color

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Just like the name suggests, Supertunias are epic and bold. This petunia series is an award winner and bestseller in garden centers across the U.S. This fall, the LSU AgCenter is adding Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo to the cool-season bedding plants on the Louisiana Super Plant list.