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Eunice residents charged in Acadia Parish burglaries

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 23, 2025

Two Eunice residents were arrested on May 18 regarding two separate burglaries. Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in northern Acadia Parish regarding a burglary.

Chataignier sewer rates to increase

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 23, 2025

To help offset the ever rising costs associated with the village’s sewer system, the Chataignier Village Council voted to introduce an ordinance that would increase the sewer rates based on how many gallons each customer consumes.

Get ready for hurricane season

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 23, 2025

Hurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential danger and losses to yards, homes and animals as well as tips for keeping food and cleaning supplies on hand.

Raymond Aguillard, left, and Andre Aguillard, guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Andre Aguillard spoke about natural gas storage at the Pine Prairie Energy Center. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Pine Prairie Energy Center taps enormous energy resource

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 23, 2025

Eunice native and petroleum engineer Andre Aguillard is working at the Pine Prairie Energy Center where natural gas formed over millions of years is mined from a salt dome. The Williams Company site is underground storage facility for gas “They do all these processes. They drill for it.

Will legislation lower auto insurance rates?

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 23, 2025

Tensions are escalating at the State Capitol as a legislative package that attempts to lower auto insurance costs in Louisiana nears its final stage of approval. On Wednesday, the Senate advanced six of the more controversial insurance measures in a floor session that lasted late into the night.

Carissa Hebert

Acadiana journalist remembered

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 23, 2025

Carissa Hebert, who served as editor of the Ville Platte Gazette from 1998-2011, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, at the age of 59. A Catholic funeral service was held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice at 1 p.m. Saturday with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 22, 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. Wednesday, May 21 There were 4 traffic stops between the hours of 12:20 a.m. until 5:57 p.m. Officer S.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 22, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, May 22 Demarcus Lawan Green, 23, 1700 block of E. Lafayette Street, Abbeville. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Memorial Day ceremony set Monday There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, May 26 at the corner of Park Avenue and South 2nd near the Rotary fountain. This ceremony is sponsored by the VFW Post 8971, the American Legion 129, and the DAV Post 19 (Disabled American Veterans).

Carissa Ann Hebert

Carissa Hebert

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

EUNICE – Carissa Ann Hebert, born on Tuesday, January 11, 1966 in Eunice, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana at the age of 59. Carissa’s life was a testament to her unique spirit and unwavering dedication to her community and her craft.