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A crop duster flown by Robert Lejeune of Basile drops water on Nick’s on 2nd at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Eunice firefighters were dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. According to Fire Chief Chaise Brown on Tuesday a cause for the fire had not been established. There were no injuries reported from the fire. Eunice photographer Dwight Jodon captured his stunning image using a video mode on his camera then pulling the still image from it.

Looking back on our 2024

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The just passed year of 2024 in Eunice included the demolition of the old Moosa Memorial Hospital, the election of a hometown politician to one of the highest offices in the state and a Saturday fire that left a scar on downtown.

Trump tweets the merry out of Christmas

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Will somebody please tell Donald Trump he won? I’m sure he’s seen the official results by now. I’m sure he knows he’ll be moving back into the White House on January 20. But he’s still acting like he’s on the campaign trail.

It is not a dumb idea to buy Greenland

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

President Trump stirred up a hornet’s nest recently as he proposed that the U.S. try to buy Greenland. Many political observers rolled their eyes. Buy another country? Has the Prez thrown out another wacky suggestion and is this really a good idea? Actually, yes.

Wayne Stephen Miller

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

BASILE–It is with profound sadness that the family of Wayne Stephen Miller announces his passing on December 28, 2024, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. A private graveside service will be held at a later time.

Jimmy "Fred" Ware

Myra Miller

Monday, December 30, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Jimmy “Fred” Ware. Jimmy passed away in his sleep at home on December 29, 2024, at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, December 30, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Isaiah J. Bradley, 26, 400 block of East Maple, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, December 30, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Dec. 26 7:21 a.m. Caller in the 1500 block of West Elm would like an officer to review camera footage of who he thinks of a juvenile that has been coming onto or near his property. 10:25 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, December 30, 2024

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. Saturday, Dec. 28-Monday, Dec. 30 Silas John Credeur, 23, 200 block of Pernie Bailey Road, Port Barre.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, December 30, 2024

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. Friday, Dec. 27 Brock Jamason Bordelon, 39, 600 block of North 11th Street, Eunice. Violation of protective order. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, December 30, 2024