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A simple rule for Flag Day

As the nation honors the Stars and Stripes by observing Flag Day each June 14 it is following the fondest wish of a soldier from south Louisiana who had a special place in his heart for Old Glory. Col. James A.

City’s summer camp returns

The Eunice Recreation Summer Camps held its first summer camp with hunting, boating, fishing and archery activities at the Northwest Community Center Monday through Friday of this week. There were 50 registered participants, 10-15 years of age, at the camp.

Debris removal in place for hurricane season

Hurricane season in 2020 included a pandemic and multiple storms that resulted in debris waiting to be removed in piles. COVID-19 disputed debris removal along with government lining up contractors. This year St.

Tax swap passes

The Legislature passed three tax bills involving personal income tax and corporate tax deductions on the last day of the session Thursday, including one that lowers personal income tax brackets.

Liberty Theatre gets $500k under parish plan

The Liberty Theatre will receive a total of $500,000 in two installments under St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard’s budget for the American Rescue Act. The theater is to be renovated to bring it back to use.

2nd suspect to shooting at Brownie’s arrested

A second suspect to a shooting at South 2nd Street and West Maple in Eunice on April 29 was apprehended in Calcasieu Parish Thursday. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said Brian K. Thomas, 20, of Ville Platte, was found through a tip to Crime Stoppers of St. Landry.

Todd Jason Gaspard

Todd Jason Gaspard passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 46. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 11 Terrance L. Boykins, 29, 100 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Phillip McCraig Joseph, Jr.

Charley Graham Hillman

Charley Graham Hillman passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 91. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 10 Jeremy Ryan Ashworth, 28, 100 block of Pat Bidez Road, Eunice. Unauthorized access to railroad property, resisting an officer. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Theft, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, flight from an officer on foot.