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Finding common ground

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Pope Francis and I are not often on the same page about the world. Since his elevation over a decade ago, I have been a very vocal critic of what I saw — and in many ways still do see — as his political and progressive view of Catholicism.

President Trump and the Civil War

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A number of former presidents are being honored this week, as several new books have been released detailing actions of President Lincoln during the Civil War. President Donald Trump continues to express his opinion on virtually every subject involving America, both past and present.

Rotary Club seeks nominations for its Citizen of the Year Award

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award. The award recognizes someone who has shown extraordinary community spirit and given outstanding service to the greater Eunice community in 2024, although service from other years may also be considered.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Robert Gautreaux at Tuesday’s committee meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Robert Gautreaux at Tuesday’s committee meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Cheer sponsors are to be coaches

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
High school and junior high school cheer sponsors will likely become cheer coaches in St. Landry Parish. And the cheer coaches will be be paid a stipend just like the football, basketball and other athletic coaches.

Edwards crony Cecil Brown dies

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Cecil Brown, the Eunice man who was a key player with former Gov. Edwin Edwards, died Feb. 12 at his home, according to a family obituary. Brown was 80 years old. Brown was described as the “front man” for Edwards in bribery schemes.
The Eunice City Lake was the focus of an intense search on Tuesday for a missing woman’s body, but the body was eventually found off La. 10 near Beggs. The investigation was led by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The search at the City Lake was from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Eunice City Lake was the focus of an intense search on Tuesday for a missing woman’s body, but the body was eventually found off La. 10 near Beggs. The investigation was led by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The search at the City Lake was from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City Lake searched for body

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
After an intense search for the body of a missing woman on Tuesday afternoon at the Eunice City Lake, the body was found near her burned Toyota RAV4 near Beggs. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announced at 6:42 p.m.

Parish to open warming shelter in Opelousas

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
St. Landry Parish Government will be opening a warming shelter at 5 p.m. today and will remain open until noon Friday. Shelter location: Former Indian Hills Country Club | 1141 E. Prudhomme St., Opelousas.
Lucy Wooten Creadeur

Lucy Wooten Creadeur

Lucy Wooten Creadeur

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Lucy Wooten Creadeur passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the age of 95. No Services have been planned at this time.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Nehemiah Dixon, 19, 800 block of W. Chapeau, Baker. Aggravated flight from an officer.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 18 12:01 a.m. Report of a truck driving at about 100 MPH heading west bound on Hwy. 190.