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Dr. Tina Stefanski, center, Medical Director, and Debra Feller, R.N., Maternal Child Health Coordinator, Region 4, Louisiana Department of Public Health, were guest speakers at the recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club. They were welcomed to the meeting by Club President Ann Mire. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Child water safety, infant deaths focus for state health experts

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Louisiana has the second-highest drowning rate in the United States for children. And that’s a statistic that can be easily improved upon, according to Dr. Tina Stefanski, Region 4 Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Public Health.

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot

Mayor seeks volunteers

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Mayor Scott Fontenot asked for volunteers to serve in several city positions during the city council meeting Tuesday. The meeting was marked by what is coming this month, particularly a budget for the next fiscal year and amending the current budget.

Parish sales tax collections continue to drop

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

St. Landry Parish year-to-date sales tax collections continue to slide below those of a year ago, according to statistics released Tuesday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. In May, parish sales tax collections totaled $42,696,688, down $1,476,603 or 3.

Senate adds $1.2B to state budget bill

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

By Julie O’Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator The Louisiana Legislature’s leaders want to spend $1.2 billion that would typically be deposited into a state savings account on infrastructure, economic development and technology upgrades. State lawmakers are expected to send Gov.

Andrew Morrison

Yearlong escapee captured

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Eunice Police have recaptured Andrew Morrison, aka Bumper, 47, of Eunice, who has been on the run since May of 2024 when he escaped custody while being treated at a local hospital. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said police acted on Sunday from an anonymous tip on Morrison’s whereabouts.

Herman Cassels stands by his 1962 Chevrolet Impala at the Saturday’s Spring Into Summer Car and Truck Show held on 2nd Street and Park Avenue in Eunice. Cassels earned the Mayor’s Award from Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot.

Eunice car show drives memories

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

For people of certain age, the car and truck show in downtown Eunice on Saturday was a cruise down memory lane. Dad bought a Chevrolet Biscayne like that, recalled one viewer. There were other vehicles perhaps being seen for the first time.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 10 Jerkayla Campbell, 28, 100 block of Kathy Meadows Lane, Crowley. Criminal damage.

Eunice Police Radio Log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 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. Tuesday, June 10 There were three traffic stops between 2:48 a.m. until 3:19 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 12:33 a.

Barbara Jean Bergeron Grafton

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

EUNICE– It is with heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Jean Bergeron Grafton announces her passing on Sunday, June 6, 2025, at her home at the age of 67. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Blaine Vidrine

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

EUNICE–The family of Blaine Vidrine announces his passing on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt.