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Why skilled trades are safe from AI

Here’s the bad news: many jobs are going to be eliminated by artificial intelligence, and, with the speed at which AI is evolving, it’s going to happen sooner rather than later.

Trump should pardon these peaceful protesters

President Joe Biden issued a flurry of pardons as he left office, but I’m more interested in getting some long overdue and deeply justified pardons from another president, the new occupant of the White House. This is my personal request to President Donald Trump: Free the Pro Life 21!

Are meteorologists a dying breed on local television?

“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

Blizzard blanketed South Louisiana

How extreme was the blizzard on Tuesday? The Eunice Right to Life March scheduled on Wednesday was canceled as snow and ice blanketed Eunice. It was the first cancellation of the march since it started in 1973.

Michael Leon Felder

Michael Leon Felder passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the age of 67. No Services have been planned at this time.

Terry Wayne Babineaux Sr.

Terry Wayne Babineaux, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the age of 70. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 21 6:45 a.m. Caller in the 1100 block of West Oak reported animal cruelty, and reported two dogs tied up in the snow without shelter. 9:23 a.m. One citation, one violation. Dog catcher is with dogs.

News notes

Eunice/Basile Area Men’s Retreat set Jan. 30 The Eunice/Basile Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. until Sunday at noon, Feb. 2. Make plans now to spend one of the best weekends in your life.

Rutha “Ruth” Frame

EUNICE– It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rutha “Ruth” Frame announces her passing on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home at the age of 82. Services are at 9 a.m. in the Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.Burial will follow in the Mt.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Jan. 17 Lance Miller, 38, 1900 block of Perchville Road, Eunice. Contempt of court. Brock Bordelon, 39, 600 block of North 11th, Eunice. Violation of protective order.