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Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, May 3 12:16 a.m. Suspicious person near State Farm, West Laurel. 1:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walking Park. 11:21 a.m. Wreck reported in the area of West Laurel and Nellie. No injuries, road blockage.

Sheriff says man ran over relative and then attacked with a fence post

A disturbance involving family members on May 2 has led to attempted murder charges being filed, according to a news release from Acadia Parish KP Gibson. During a disturbance, the suspect intentionally struck the family member with his vehicle, causing the victim to roll over the vehicle.

News notes

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C C Duson St.

Clifford Joseph Martel

Clifford Joseph Martel passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Charles Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Geneva Duhon Comeaux

With heavy hearts, the family of Geneva Duhon Comeaux announces her peaceful passing on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Ochsner University Health Center with her loving family by her side. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Geneva's life at a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.G at St.

A single rose can be my garden…’ – Leo Buscaglia

Roses have captivated humans for hundreds of years. Documents show roses as on-trend as far back as 2000 BC. In Greek mythology, red roses grew from Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her mortal lover Adonis, when he died in her arms.

Zesty zinnias named Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024

I am pleased to share that Zesty zinnias (Zinnia elegans) have been named a Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024. Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks.

Keep food assistance flowing

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to Louisiana residents facing food insecurity.

Open government under assault

Does the average Louisiana citizen have a legal right to follow the internal workings of government in Louisiana? Not just in Baton Rouge at the state capitol, but in deliberations that take place by school boards, city councils, police juries and any other sanctioned public body?

Future state budgets must set priorities

Louisiana’s next budget for the 2025-2026 year will be under much stress as it will lose significant federal funding as well as the temporary 0.45% sales tax that will also expire.