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Is it nice to fool Mother Nature?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 17, 2024

Yes, I was hunkered down paying rapt attention to the weather report on May 8 when an EF-3 tornado rampaged through a neighboring county. Understandably, I was intrigued by a May 11 “New York Post” article about a technological push to manipulate the weather.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 17, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 8 Gavin Craig Miller of Basile and Olivia Rhea Marie Storey of Basile. Thursday, May 9 Jordan Wayne Leblanc of Opelousas and Savannah Jade Ledoux of Opelousas.

The cover of Basile Weekly editor Darrel LeJeune’s book about his late parents.

Basile editor chronicles late parents

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 17, 2024

Darrel LeJeune, editor of The Basile Weekly and a retired Basile High educator, released a book last week about the life story of his late parents. The memoir is titled “A Tapestry of Rural Life in Southwest Louisiana: The Story of Stooge and The Ghep.

For Cleco residential customers looking to upgrade their home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program, can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps.

Cleco residential customers can receive up to $3,500 in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 17, 2024

PINEVILLE — For Cleco residential customers looking to upgrade their home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program, can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps.

Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.(Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel)

Eunice native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. Miller graduated from Eunice High School in 2007.

Downtown targeted for planning exercise

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 17, 2024

A team of nationally-recognized professionals will conduct a three-day planning exercise called a “Downtown Roadmap” for the City of Eunice. The exercise is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Legislature to the City of Eunice for the revitalization of downtown Eunice.

Millie Frey speaks about the Farm Bill at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Frey explains Farm Bill details

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 17, 2024

Millie Frey, who grew up on a farm in Mowata, spoke about her experience visiting Congress and advocating for the Farm Bill. The daughter of Winston and Cindy Frey was one of 10 Texas A&M University students who traveled to Washington, D.C.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 17, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, May 16 Gerald Fontenot, 74, 800 block of Alexandre, Eunice. Bench warrant, 2 counts.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, May 17, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, May 16 12:35 a.m. Caller in the 1100 block of West Vine said there may be a possible break in and theft of items. 12:53 a.m. Down with a suspicious person at Vine and 12th. 1:06 a.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 15 3:58 a.m. Caller reported a subject walking on Peach with a possible stolen trash can. Subject turned left on 12th. 4:29 a.m. 911 caller in the 2000 block of Betty reported an aggressive pit bull.