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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 18 Autumn Leif Prather, 28, 200 block of North 11th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Brennen J. Fontenot, 32, 200 block of North 11th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Dijon J. Serialle, 22, 400 block of Mayers Street, Eunice.

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Free Fun Day set at FUMC Saturday The First United Methodist Church in Eunice will host a Fun Day from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be family fun events and food including fun jumps, a dunking booth, sno-cones, hot dogs, games, popcorn and much more. The event is free.

Firefighter lost his job for doing nothing wrong

During the 1980s, my brother Teddy was a volunteer firefighter with our local firehouse. I remember more than a few late nights when an alarm would go off and Teddy would jump into his 1976 Monte Carlo and rush to the firehouse or, more frequently, just run the block and a half up the street.

Our cursed 2020 campaign: ‘F-bombs’ away!

Some presidential candidates, past and present, sure have cursed up a storm. The Washington Examiner notes Julian Castro said the “BS” word on HBO, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan called on Republicans to “get their ‘s-word’ together,” Hawaii Rep.

Police chief requests ballistics shield following threat

Following a dangerous incident on Sept. 6, Church Point Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux has requested that the town invest in a ballistics barrier and gas masks for the police department.

CPA: Jeanerette hasn’t had proper audit since 2014

Poor management, shrinking populations, undercharging for services, and possible outright theft are among the reasons several Louisiana towns are being led by unelected administrators.

Fisheries affected by year’s flooding

The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The Mississippi River remained above flood stage for a historic length of time, with records dating back to 1900.

DeRidder native challenging incumbent in insurance race

In a statewide race that’s drawing very little coverage from the mainstream press, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon appears to maintain a traditional incumbent’s edge over challenger Tim Temple, whose most recent television commercials are nonetheless capturing the attention of Louisiana’s...

Is the U.S. headed for a recession?

Is the United States headed for a recession? Probably so. Is it going to hit soon? Not likely, according to Gary Wagner, Ph.D., Department of Economics and Finance, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Time capsule opened Saturday

The “Eunice Centennial 1894-100-1994” time capsule, buried Sept. 18, 1994, to be opened Sept. 18, 2019, was opened Saturday. Items included: A sealed large package addressed to Curtis Joubert. Rendevouz Liberty band schedule dated 1994. Large sealed envelope addressed to Harry Summerlin.