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Former Eunice educator heads Lafayette Parish schools

Former Eunice educator Irma Trosclair was named by the Lafayette Parish School Board as its permanent leader Wednesday in a unanimous vote. Trosclair has been serving as interim superintendent. There were two applicants in the seven-week search. The other applicant was Curt R. Green of Atlanta.

Renaissance Pep Rally celebrates success at Eunice High

Eunice High School celebrated its annual Renaissance Pep Rally Friday morning. The event is considered an academic excellence celebration and its focus is on students who go above and beyond in academic performance. Students earning a 3.

Former Gov. Foster OK after surgery

Former Gov. M.J. “Mike” Foster Jr. is recovering after having surgery in Baton Rouge and will be at his Oaklawn home near Franklin within the week. Foster, 89, served as governor from 1996 to 2004.

Governor closes K-12 public schools

Gov. John Bel Edwards ordered K-12 public schools to close effective Monday through April 13 and banned gatherings of more than 250 people. The orders in a proclamation announced Friday were made to slow the spread of Covid-19.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 13 Donovan L. Rosette Jr., 18, 200 block of Pine Avenue, Opelousas. Attempted manslaughter. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Isaiah Lamar Dupre, 23, 1200 block of Ina Clare Drive, Opelousas.

Dianna "Dee" Fuselier Kazmier

Dianna “Dee” Fuselier Kazmier passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Dallas Texas. She was born on April 7, 1934 in Oberlin, Louisiana, later moving to Eunice, Louisiana where she graduated high school and lived after retirement.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 12 06:34 Two males sitting on porch in the 400 block of South 2nd and won’t leave after being asked to leave. 08:13 Subject in trash bin at Dollar General. 08:17 Eunice Junior High has a bomb threat.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 12 Juvenile, 13, Eunice. False communication of a bomb threat and terrorizing. Christine Michelle Johnson, 34, 200 block of Foster Drive, Lawtell. Theft less than $1,000. Bobby Ray Vidrine, 34, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice.

Questions about COVID-19 now being answered by Louisiana 211 statewide network

Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This network is best designed and staffed to handle the large volume of calls from Louisiana residents who are concerned and who have questions about the rapidly-spreading virus.

Rufus "R.C." Cosper

EUNICE~The family hearts are filled with sorrow as they announce the passing of their loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Rufus "R.C." Cosper on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick in Lake Charles with loving family by his side. He was 79.