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Above, from left, are Landry LeJeune, of Basile, Andre Guillory, of Eunice, and Max Daniel, of Baton Rouge, practice archery. Johnson is in the background.

Above, from left, are Landry LeJeune, of Basile, Andre Guillory, of Eunice, and Max Daniel, of Baton Rouge, practice archery. Johnson is in the background.

Learning outdoor skills

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 30, 2023
The Eunice Recreation Department held its sixth class to teach archery, fishing, boating and hunting skills to youngsters. Robert Johnson, recreation director, said the class is held once a year and is usually filled to capacity.
Chad LaComb, economic development planner with Acadiana Planning Commission, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Chad LaComb, economic development planner with Acadiana Planning Commission, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Brownfields identified in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 30, 2023
What is the Brownfields Redevelopment Program? Eunice Rotarians found out Wednesday. A Brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, June 30, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 30 Alvin Paul Warren, Sr., 53, 700 block of Halphen Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Charelle Nicole Forbes, 36, 100 block of Avenue A, Opelousas.
Highland Early Learning Center classroom.

Highland Early Learning Center classroom.

Highland Early Learning Center to continue

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 30, 2023
Highland Early Learning Center will continue operations in the coming school year with classes for pre-kindergarten students. St. Landry Parish Superintendent Milton Batiste III clarified the Eunice school will remain open. The school has been a mix of parish and Head Start classes.
Melvie Joseph Blanchard

Melvie Joseph Blanchard

Melvie Joseph Blanchard

Myra Miller
Friday, June 30, 2023
EUNICE–Melvie Joseph Blanchard passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 95 in his home in Eunice, Louisiana. He was born on November 23, 1927 in Church Point, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, June 30, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 29 Randy Mack, 28, 200 block of East Maple, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, June 30, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 29 05:27 Suspicious person harassing employees at a local business. 07:23 Suspicious subject at St. Landry Bank near the ATM machine. 07:49 Suspicious vehicle parked behind a building.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 28 Daniel Citizen, 20, 1000 block of Kordish Lane, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Lance Fruge, 36, 1800 block of Dudley, Eunice. Warrant, 3 counts. Rachel Fink, 35, homeless, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 28 03:36 Disturbance among two subjects at a Valero Subway. Subject said another subject stole his money from his truck.