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Dad dreaded daylight saving time

He has his work cut out for him this coming weekend, when we “spring forward” by setting clocks ahead by an hour before going to bed Saturday night. You see, my mother loves clocks — so much that he has 14 clocks to reset. There are clocks in both guest bedrooms.

Impairment suspected in fatal head-on crash

Shortly before 4:30 am on March 4, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 71 near Nursery Home Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash took the life of 19-year-old Hunter Bordelon of Plaucheville.

Crop acreage mix expected to change

Projections indicate that corn and cotton acreage will increase this year but less grain sorghum and soybeans will be grown, an LSU AgCenter economist said at an AgCenter crops and cattle forum in central Louisiana. Kurt Guidry said ending stocks for corn are smaller this year. The U.S.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday began the Lenten season and the Monsignor J. Robert Romero, left, and Deacon Gary Gaudin of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church performed a noon Mass. Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day season of fast and penance. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mardi Gras spirit chases the chill away

Chilly weather marked the 2019 Mardi Gras, but the spirit of the event seemed to ward off any idea it was too cold to celebrate.

Suspect but no arrest in fatal hit and run

A 60-year-old Eunice man was the victim of a hit and run on West Maple Avenue at Jelks Street on Friday, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. Fontenot identified the man killed in the incident as William “Billy” Heinen.

Congressman continues to focus on water policy

If you’re from Louisiana and you have a federal issue regarding water — whether it be the stuff you drink, the stuff that stinks, the stuff that flooded your living room or the stuff that’s eating Louisiana alive — then you need to slate a visit with third term Congressman Garret Graves.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 5 04:30 Patient refusing treatment and causing a disturbance at Acadia Medical Center. 05:08 Subject in the 400 block of West Walnut said people in 4-wheelers are shooting aerosols at him.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 5 Juvenile, 16. Illegal possession of stolen firearms. Keyanah Nasati Kambree, 21, 900 block of Bernice Street, Opelousas. Theft less than $1,000 and resisting an officer.

Herman Louis LaTour

Herman Louis LaTour passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the age of 92. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 12:30 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Chataignier. Deacon David Guillory will officiate.