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Patrick Ray "Big Pat" Fontenot

Patrick Ray "Big Pat" Fontenot

Patrick Ray "Big Pat" Fontenot

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 30, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Patrick Ray "Big Pat" Fontenot announces his passing on Monday, May 27, 2024 in Eunice, Louisiana at the age of 70. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St.

2 from Opelousas die in boating incident

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Search and rescue teams with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Sabine Parish Fire District responded to a fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish on May 28.
Nick’s on 2nd is shown on Sunday with the front facing 2nd Street still standing. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Nick’s on 2nd is shown on Sunday with the front facing 2nd Street still standing. (Photo by Myra Miller)

About 100 firefighters battled Saturday’s fire

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The landmark Nick’s on 2nd, a place were people in the Eunice area celebrate weddings, elections and just getting together, was destroyed by fire Saturday. Eunice firefighters were dispatched to Nick’s at 11:53 a.m.

Take what Harrison Butker said in context

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
When Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker delivered his commencement address at Benedictine College earlier this month, the outrage was primarily focused on his comments about a woman’s place in society.
Carol Dailey-Tall addresses the Acadia Parish School Board after she was selected as the next superintendent by a 5-3 vote on Tuesday. (Photo by Steve Bandy)

Carol Dailey-Tall addresses the Acadia Parish School Board after she was selected as the next superintendent by a 5-3 vote on Tuesday. (Photo by Steve Bandy)

Acadia Parish school chief selected

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
It took only two votes in less than 30 minutes for the Acadia Parish School Board to select Carol Dailey-Tall as the next superintendent of public schools here on Tuesday.
Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson, center, decides where to place a marker on ideas for downtown Eunice at a meeting Tuesday at Gabrielle’s to develop a roadmap plan to be presented at 5:30 p.m. today,also at Gabrielle’s. The plan will also be presented on youtube.com. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson, center, decides where to place a marker on ideas for downtown Eunice at a meeting Tuesday at Gabrielle’s to develop a roadmap plan to be presented at 5:30 p.m. today,also at Gabrielle’s. The plan will also be presented on youtube.com. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Plan for Eunice downtown develops

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
From Tuesday through Thursday a Eunice Downtown Roadmap is under development. The first public session was held Tuesday at Gabrielle’s where Randy Wilson, president of Community Design Solutions, guided about 50 people through a series of questions about the downtown and the city.

Tri-Parish workforce grows by 150 in April

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Tri-Parish workforce grew by 150 jobs, but the growth was held down by a 200 job loss in St. Landry Parish in data for April released Louisiana Workforce Commission. The total workforce was 68,343, up from 68,193 in April 2023. The Tri-Parish April workforce counts for April are: — St.
American Legion Post 129 Commander David Crader speaks at Monday’s ceremony. At right is VFW Post 8971 member Paul Ganucheau. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

American Legion Post 129 Commander David Crader speaks at Monday’s ceremony. At right is VFW Post 8971 member Paul Ganucheau. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Memorial Day ceremony is held as a solemn event to celebrate “these people’s lives” said VFW Commander Donnie Fontenot as he stood near the monument with those who died in service to the nation.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 29, 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. Wednesday, May 29 Kevin Joseph Cormier, 56, 100 block of Boykins Road, Sunset. Theft, criminal trespass. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 28 Mary Tweedel, 64, 200 block of June, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Jude Lavergne, 18, 700 block of South 12th, Eunice.