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The Eunice Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th year with a project focused on the Eunice Pharr Duson statue at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Eunice Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th year with a project focused on the Eunice Pharr Duson statue at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Rotary Club celebrating its 100th year with downtown project

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Eunice Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th year with a project focused on the Eunice Pharr Duson statue at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. The plan is to create a curved wall with a bench set feating lettering “Eunice.
Daryl Cetnar

Daryl Cetnar

Opelousas General Health System appoints director of marketing

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, July 8, 2024
Lance Armentor, president & CEO of Opelousas General Health System, has announced the appointment of Daryl Cetnar, who joined the Opelousas General Health System staff as director of marketing effective June 24. “We are thrilled to welcome Daryl as our new director of marketing.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, July 3 Brian Reed, 35, 4200 block of Gum Point Road, Branch. Disturbing the peace, criminal damage. Chase Deville, 34, unknown address, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, July 3 2:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle near the Prairie Cultural Center. 3:54 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Crestview Loop said her medication was stolen when she was sleeping. 9:07 a.m.
Mattie "Marie" Lewis Fay

Mattie "Marie" Lewis Fay

Mattie “Marie” Lewis Fay

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Mattie “Marie” Lewis Fay passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 76. No Services have been planned at this time.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Marathoners Exhibit opens at Le Vieux Presbytère Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, located at 205 Rue Iry Lejeune in Church Point, invites the public to the reception opening the Church Point Marathoners Exhibit at the museum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Hilda Benoit Richard

Hilda Benoit Richard

Hilda Benoit Richard

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Hilda Benoit Richard passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Lessie Lee Fontenot, Jr.

Lessie Lee Fontenot, Jr.

Lessie Lee Fontenot, Jr.

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
Lessie Lee Fontenot, Jr., known affectionately as Sonny, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 76. No Services will be held in accordance with Sonny’s wishes. A Celebration of Life with loved ones will be planned at a later date.
John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

Myra Miller
Monday, July 8, 2024
John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Thomas Chapel with Father Corey Lavergne Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.