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First positive COVID-19 case reported in Eunice

By Harlan Kirgan Editor The first positive COVID-19 case in Eunice was reported on Monday in a news release from Acadian Medical Center. St. Landry Parish had its first reported death from the virus, also on Monday. The number of cases in St.

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Administrative Day cancelled The Eunice Rotary Club has cancelled its annual Administrative Professionals’ Day scheduled for the end of April. With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and much discussion and many weeks of planning the Rotary has decided to cancel the event.

Etlee Wade Qualls

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of baby Etlee Wade Qualls announces his passing on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Lafayette. A private graveside service will be held in the Ashford Cemetery with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Louisiana COVID-19 cases rise again

Coronavirus numbers were up again Wednesday in Louisiana by 1,187 additional cases over a 24-hour period. Louisiana Department of Health reports a moderation in the death rate, posting 34 more deaths when 54 Louisianans had died the day before.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 31 08:22 Complaint about neighbors in the 200 block of Jennifer. 10:15 Washer and dryer stolen in the 300 block of Benoit. 11:03 Bike in the road in the 400 block of North 6th.

Model shows up to 3,000 COVID-19 cases in parish

After a news conference in Opelousas on Tuesday, Ken Cochran, president and CEO of Opelousas General Health System, said a model projects the number of COVID-19 cases at 800 to 3,000. Even 800 cases would exceed the approximate 250 hospital beds in the parish.

Louisiana COVID-19 cases rise sharply

March 31, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA – Coronavirus numbers continue to skyrocket both in the country and in Louisiana. Worldwide, Coronavirus cases are zooming past 800,000.  Close to 40-thousand have died.

Gwen Pitre LaFleur

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the children of Gwen Pitre LaFleur announce her passing on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Opelousas General Hospital at the age of 70. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice mayor closes city parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the closing of the city’s parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities effective today. The mayor’s order is in compliance with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proclamation about staying at home.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 30 07:03 Caller said white Lincoln has been in front of residence in the 2100 block of Dudley for about an hour. 07:10 Vehicle ran out of gas. 09:23 Female on bike with a bat at 5th and Elm.