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Eunice man sentenced for enticement of a minor conviction

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Alton Leonard Lowe, 33, of Eunice, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to 11 years, 3 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for enticement of a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.

By Myra Miller Lifestyles Editor Eunice citizens are most likely now aware of signs posted along some of our city streets. These signs, “Welcome Home” are placed for our soldiers who are returning home from overseas. The “Welcome Home” signs are located along the route that the troops may likely travel into Eunice. One sign is located at the corner of South La. 13 and Sittig Road, near the corner of the former Ronnie’s Bar. Others are along South CC Duson near the Eunice City Hall, Park Avenue near the

Signs celebrate Guard soldiers coming home from deployment

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Eunice citizens are most likely now aware of signs posted along some of our city streets. These signs, “Welcome Home” are placed for our soldiers who are returning home from overseas. The “Welcome Home” signs are located along the route that the troops may likely travel into Eunice.

LSUE Ag program gets $846K grant

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Louisiana State University at Eunice has been awarded more than $846,000 of grant funding through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative (WORC) it was announced last week.

Stephen Waguespack

LABI chief touts tax reform

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Investors from across the country are looking to relocate or expand and “they’re kicking the tires on the South,” said Stephen Waguespack, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

COVID-19 shot is worth $100

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 1, 2021

Louisiana’s Shot For 100 vaccine incentive program expands beyond college students to include anyone in Louisiana who gets their COVID vaccine. Patients must receive the vaccine at participating community-based sites as listed on ShotFor100.com.

Roland Miller

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Roland Miller passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier with Father Darren Eldridge celebrant. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Mt.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 28 Daniel Gaspard, 52, 1800 block of Dudley, Eunice. Simple assault, resisting an officer. September 29 Michael S. Duplechain, 45, 1600 block of Hwy. 190 west, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Michelle L. Leger, 38, Homeless, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 29 02:48 Suspicious vehicle at D.C.’s. 03:29 Report of vandalism to a vehicle at Oak Lane. 05:51 Stolen vehicle reported in the 200 block of Great Slave.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 30 Lucas Livings, 30, 7600 blockl of Highway 92, Maurice. Issuing worthless checks. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Myles Alexander Morgan, 27, 400 block of E. MLK Street, Grand Coteau.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 30, 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.