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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, August 12, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 8 Kodi Manuel, 29, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Contempt of court, 2 counts. Kaylen Sonnier, 25, 400 block of South 13th, Eunice.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, August 12, 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, Aug. 9 Joshua James Vidrine, 34, 200 block of Gulino Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, August 12, 2024
EMTL fall registration set The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) will begin its 2024 fall season league on Aug. 19. Registration is underway through Aug. 12 at the law office of Terry Hoychick, 141 South 6th, Eunice. Dues are $30. Captains’ meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Hoychick’s office.
Helmut Labrentz

Helmut Labrentz

Helmut Labrentz

Myra Miller
Monday, August 12, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helmut Labrentz on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Helmut passed away at Acadia St. Landry Nursing and Rehab in Church Point. A Funeral Service to honor his life will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11 a.m.
The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.

The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.

Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Procession focuses on Mississippi River

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.

DeVillier, Henry say budget gap will shrink

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 9, 2024
After adjourning a meeting of the Joint Budget Committee, Senate President Cameron Henry and Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier say they’ll be working together in the interim to address the initial budget forecast.

Ville Platte man killed in hit-and-run crash in Acadia Parish 

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 9, 2024
Shortly after 12:00 a.m. Friday, Louisiana State Police Troop I troopers began investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Jasmine Road and Interstate 10 Service Road in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 41-year-old Coby Ortego of Ville Platte.

Buzz off! Deet-free DIY mosquito repellent

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 9, 2024
Deet free DIY mosquito repellent is a safer way to make summer outdoors more fun. There are several essential oils that work well in a spray for skin. Put 50 drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a glass spray bottle along with 2 ounces of water and 1 ounce of vodka, shake well and spray on skin.
Turk’s cap is native to North America and comes in colors of red and light pink. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Turk’s cap is native to North America and comes in colors of red and light pink. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Live each day like the hibiscus

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 9, 2024
With several hundred types of hibiscus, one could write a book on this plant alone — and many have done so. The name hibiscus gets its origins from the ancient Greek word “hibiskos,” which means marsh mallow or white mallow.
The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025. From left are CFMA Vice President Leward Lafleur, Carlie Booth, Ryan Trahan, Mollie Sonnier, and CFMA President Greg Brown. William LeJeune of Iota, who had just returned from a French Immersion class in Nova Scotia is not pictured. (Photo by Rick Nesbitt/KEUN Radio)

The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025. From left are CFMA Vice President Leward Lafleur, Carlie Booth, Ryan Trahan, Mollie Sonnier, and CFMA President Greg Brown. William LeJeune of Iota, who had just returned from a French Immersion class in Nova Scotia is not pictured. (Photo by Rick Nesbitt/KEUN Radio)

CFMA awards scholarships

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 9, 2024
The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025.