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We need to relearn the art of romance

I still have no idea why Laura Lindsey liked me, but she did. It happened during my sixth-grade year in the spring of 1974, when she transferred to our school. Laura had grace and style and was instantly embraced by the popular girls. She was out of my league, but I pursued her nonetheless.

National military parade needed

The president has suggested that the nation establish a yearly military parade to honor the service and the sacrifice of the current military and our veterans. He spoke of it as “a unifying moment for the country.

Runners leave a wake of mayhem

The first chicken offered to the Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras was tossed into the air by Dale Soileau and from there the run was on. That chicken took off tailed by a scattered gang of colorful human runners around and around the north side of the Northwest Community Center at about 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Eunice throws a 5-day party

For five days thousands of people — there is no exact count — turned downtown Eunice into a party that ended with a grand finale of a parade Tuesday afternoon. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said, “Overall, I think it was a pretty fun Mardi Gras and it was safe.

Governor to steer clear of special elections Governor

The first major Louisiana election of 2018 takes place on Saturday and it doesn’t appear as if Gov. John Bel Edwards is going to get involved — even though the contest is taking place in his backyard, literally and figuratively.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday began the Lenten season and the Rev. Matthew Hebert, 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)

Did You Know? Battery of a school teacher

Last week we discussed an assault on a teacher as defined by Louisiana law. This week we will cover the actually battery of a school teacher.

John Burke Duplechain

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Burke Duplechain announces his sudden passing on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Jennings American Legion Hospital at the age of 87.

Ella Marie Guillory

Ella Marie Guillory passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the age of 68. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 9:30 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery in Mamou. Rev. Patrick Fontenot will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 12 07:37 Shoplifting at Walmart. Male in a camouflage jacket pushing a bike. 07:52 Officer needed about stolen dog. 08:15 Subject under bridge in the 200 bloc of West Maple by the train tracks.