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Kevin McFarlain, a St. Edmund graduate of 2011, is an official Louisiana State Trooper. McFarlain is now a Louisiana State Trooper (Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 105). He has been assigned to Troop I. (Submitted photo)

Kevin McFarlain, a St. Edmund graduate of 2011, is an official Louisiana State Trooper. McFarlain is now a Louisiana State Trooper (Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 105). He has been assigned to Troop I. (Submitted photo)

St. Ed alumnus now a trooper

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
Kevin McFarlain, a St. Edmund graduate of 2011, is an official Louisiana State Trooper. McFarlain is now a Louisiana State Trooper (Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 105). He has been assigned to Troop I. (Submitted photo)

Small business loans available after snowstorm

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOSHEP) is offering loan assistance through its Small Business Loan Program to small businesses impacted by the recent snowstorm.
Andrew “Bumper” Morrison

Andrew “Bumper” Morrison

Eunice Police, Crime Stoppers seek info on Eunice escapee

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
Eunice Police and Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating an escaped inmate. On May 15, 2024, Eunice Police had an inmate at the Acadian Medical Center for medical treatment. The inmate, Andrew “Bumper” Morrison, escaped custody from a police jailer and has been on the run.

5 Eunice schools are to lose enrollment

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
Five of seven Eunice public schools are projected to lose enrollment in the next five years, according to a study commissioned by the St. Landry Parish School Board.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard operates a grader to plow snow off Interstate 49 near the Washington exit on Jan. 22. (Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Government)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard operates a grader to plow snow off Interstate 49 near the Washington exit on Jan. 22. (Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Government)

Parish response to snowstorm escalated as the weather unfolded

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
How do you prepare for a snowstorm? The response to the historic snowstorm was discussed Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Guest speakers were Van Reed, St. Landry Parish director of emergency preparedness and public information officer; and Jessie Bellard, parish president.

Sen. Cassidy, RFK Jr. clash on vaccines

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Friday, January 31, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s opinions about vaccine safety, both past and present, appeared likely to lead at least a few Senate Republicans to vote against his nomination following a second confirmation hearing Thursday. Louisiana Sen.
Velva Stanford

Velva Stanford

Velva Stanford

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 30, 2025
EUNICE– It is with heavy hearts that the Velva Stanford family announces her passing on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles at the age of 72. No services will be held at this time.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Jan. 29 Jamichael Moreau, 24, 900 block of Railroad Ave., Opelousas. Bench warrant, 2 counts. Victoria Rideaux, 29, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 29 12:33 a.m. 911 caller in the 500 block of South Martin Luther King advised that Acadian EMS is en route to a subject that is breathing but non responsive. 2:50 a.m.