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Betrella Daigle Prather

Betrella Daigle Prather

Betrella Daigle Prather

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Betrella Daigle Prather passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 4-July 5 Gerald Wayne Fontenot, 63, 200 block of Ulysse Street, Eunice.
Oscar Peter Leblanc

Oscar Peter Leblanc

Eunice Police seeking fugitive; multiple charges

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Eunice Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a fugitive wanted for attempted murder and other charges, authorities said.

Decision finally erases legalized discrimination

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Every year, during the last few days of June, I sit at my computer and wait impatiently for the most important Supreme Court decisions to be announced. Last year, the picnic brought the Dobbs decision, which ended legalized abortion, so it seemed like anything else would be a let-down.

No apology necessary from Sen. Kennedy

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy owes the Mexican people an apology. That is, according to the Mexican ambassador to the United States as well as the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. The reason? Well, because our Louisiana senator is being too verbally tough on Mexico. So is he? Here’s the background.
LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso tells a trailerload of attendees about new rice varieties during the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 114th annual field day June 28. (Photos by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso tells a trailerload of attendees about new rice varieties during the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 114th annual field day June 28. (Photos by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Hot weather raises a doubt on the rice season

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
With a heat wave gripping Louisiana, scores of farmers sweated, sipped water and shaded themselves with hats and event programs as they toured the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station during its annual field day June 28.

Legislators approve Tri-Parish projects

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
From the LSUE’s athletic complex to the Liberty Theatre, Tri-Parish projects are among the capital outlay items approved by lawmakers. The projects may seem small compared to the state’s $45 billion budget, but they will make an impact on the area.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 3 Atticus Wyatt Miller, 29, 700 block of South CC Duson, 500 block of North 4th, Eunice. Resisting an officer, bicycles are required healights. Donica Fontenot, 60, 700 block of Juanita, Eunice. Bench warrant, criminal trespassing, and theft.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 3 01:10 Caller said a subject it putting items on people’s porches. 04:23 Caller said a subject is getting into a vehicle at Texaco. 05:06 Suspicious person in the area of Acadia.