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Why Trump?

Why Trump for President? The next Presidential election could be the most important election in your lifetime. It will decide what kind of Country we will have in the future: a Socialist government or a Capitalist Free Enterprise System with Individual Initiatives.

Former Mayor Curtis Joubert dies

Curtis Joubert, who served as mayor from 1981 to 1995 and launched Eunice as the “Prairie Cajun Capital,” died Friday. He was 89. Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held from 4 to 10 p.m.Friday. Funeral services are planned at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 30 Ricky Thibodeaux, 56, 700 block of Juanita, Eunice. Criminal trespass, theft, value less than $1,000. Danny Rougeau, 35, 5800 block of Hwy. 190, Eunice. Attempted theft, value less than $1,000, criminal trespass.

Eunice Police Radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 29 00:57 Caller in the 800 block of South Beulah requested to speak to an officer and advised that she hears someone outside of her home. 02:50 Suspicious vehicle reported at Murphy USA lot.

Nolia Ardoin Fruge

EUNICE~ Nolia Ardoin Fruge went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt.

Scholarship honors former LSUE employee Gallow

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved an endowed scholarship to honor former LSUE employee Clifton “Slim” Gallow at its recent meeting on Oct. 23. The scholarship aims for LSU Eunice minority students in the St. Landry or St. Martin Parish students majoring in S.T.E.M.

UL Lafayette Homecoming Week offers entertainment, activities and football

University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves to enjoy Homecoming 2020. The game will kick off at 11 a.m. Nov. 7, at Cajun Field.

Ernest Guidry

Ernest Guidry passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 64. No Services have been planned at this time.

Jesse Roy Harrington

Jesse Roy Harrington passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the age of 94. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Leo Cemetery in Robert’s Cove, La with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

VFW flag drop box

Don Reber, VFW Post 8971 commander, left, Roy Olivier, adjutant, stand next to a stainless steel U.S. Flag Retirement Drop box. The drop off box is located in front of the VFW Post 8971 Hall, under the front covered pavilion. All retired flags can be dropped off at this box.