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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, July 28, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, July 24 Amy Simien, 40, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. False reporting.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, July 28, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, July 24 There were two traffic stops between 9:15 p.m. until 2:19 a.m. Friday, July 25. Officer A.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, July 28, 2025

Soccer registration is now open The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45. Registration continues until Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.

John Blanchard Jr.

Myra Miller

Monday, July 28, 2025

John Blanchard, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 57. No Services have been planned at this time.

Angela Cassimere talks about policy changes at the July 22 School Board meeting.

Policy for graduating with honors to change

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 25, 2025

By Harlan Kirgan Editor The designations for valedictorian, salutatorian and historian for graduating classes in St.

Holding up a radiosonde, a weather instrument, and a weather balloon are John Pucheu and Van Reed. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Weather balloons are a basic tool in the weather forecasting service

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 25, 2025

A National Weather Service meteorologist spoke about weather balloons and the danger of lightning to Eunice Rotary Club members. Doug Cramer, of the Weather Service’s Lake Charles office, even brought a weather balloon to the Wednesday meeting.

M.P. Hayes, an LSU AgCenter water quality expert, demonstrates a small, remote-controlled boat that can gather data to help monitor pond conditions. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Cloudy skies and cool research: AgCenter field day covers horticulture innovations

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 25, 2025

From turfgrass to tea production and rain gardens to robotics, there was something for just about everyone at the LSU AgCenter’s annual horticulture field day July 18.

How friendly is your garden soil?

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 25, 2025

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Friendly soil structure is one of the most overlooked features of garden soil. Great garden soil is only about 50% dirt; the other parts are air and water. Friendly soil provides access to air, nutrients, and growth for tender roots.

Sparse canopies on trees that normally have dense canopies often suffer from some type of health issue. These trees may pose additional risks during a storm. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Give your trees a checkup before peak hurricane season

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 25, 2025

Hurricane season is ramping up. In Louisiana, we know the drill: It’s time to pick up some extra canned goods and batteries, make sure the generator cranks and think over evacuation plans. But your checklist may be missing one important item: the trees in your yard.

Tips sought about bomb threat at Rayne nursing home

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, July 25, 2025

The Rayne Police Department is investigating a bomb threat that occurred at The Ellington of Rayne Nursing Home located at 308 Amelia St. on July 16, at about 8 p.m. An unknown male suspect phoned the facility stating there was a bomb in your building before disconnecting the call.