News

Update: Christmas morning shooting victim identified; Eunice man is suspect

The 31-year-old man was found dead in the 400 block of Corn Street in Eunice early Christmas morning has been identified as Tommy Lee Williams, of Ville Platte, Police Chief Randy Fontenot reported. Clifford Isaiah Campbell, 20, of 401 Corn St.

Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.

Eugenics has no place in a civilized society

I have always thought that Planned Parenthood got a pass on its origins. While most people know that Margaret Sanger was an avid eugenicist, defenders of the organization she founded have tried to downplay her philosophy for decades. Fast forward to the pandemic.

Three things that kept me sane in 2020

The end of this sad, strange, historic and transformative year is almost upon us. And like a lot of you, I found myself burrowing into ritual, structure, and obligatory loaves of sourdough to fill up those hours of social isolation thrust upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Merry Christmas!

Santa is with Camille Elfert, a pre-k3 student at St. Edmund Elementary. The students watched the Polar Express movie and then had the opportunity to visit with Santa. (Submitted photo)

Edwards extends COVID mandates

Gov. John Bel Edwards extended his modified Phase Two order, including Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate, to Jan. 13 as hospitalizations have exceeded the level reached during the second surge in July.

Everett E. Rheams

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Everett E. Rheams announces his passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Camelot Place of Crowley at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Everette had a great love for his family and for his network of friends.

Charles E. Moffitt Sr.

Charles E. Moffitt, Sr. passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 86. Memorial Services will be planned and held at a later date. Charles is survived one son, Charles Moffitt, Jr.

Vera Mae Patton

Vera Mae Patton passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 65. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m.

Stephanie LeJeune Cortez

Stephanie LeJeune Cortez passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 67. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 4 p.