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Myriam Deshotel

Myriam Deshotel

Myriam Deshotel

Myra Miller
Monday, April 10, 2023
Myriam Deshotel passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the age of 58. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, April 10, 2023
Know Your Worth, Say Yes to the dress Sponsors New Zion Baptist Church’s Excellence Know Your Worth, Dads & Kids and New Day Personal Care Services will host a Prom Dress Giveaway from 5 to 7 p.m. from April 11 until April 13 at New Zion Baptist Church J.G. Frank Life Center, in Eunice.
Fatal shooting in Eunice

Fatal shooting in Eunice

Victim dies from a fatal shooting in Eunice

Myra Miller
Friday, April 7, 2023
A 32-year-old Eunice man, Jeddimyer K Vallare, died after being shot in the 900 block West Walnut, according to a news release from Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. Police responded to the scene at 10:20 p.m. Thursday in reference to shots being fired.
After about two hours in closed session and another hour of meeting left, St. Landry Parish School Board member Hazel Sias briefly put her head down. The Board decided Thursday night to oust Superintendent Patrick Jenkins, center, in a buyout. At right is Board President Joyce Haynes. Jenkins will be paid through June 30 when his contract expires. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

After about two hours in closed session and another hour of meeting left, St. Landry Parish School Board member Hazel Sias briefly put her head down. The Board decided Thursday night to oust Superintendent Patrick Jenkins, center, in a buyout. At right is Board President Joyce Haynes. Jenkins will be paid through June 30 when his contract expires. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board votes superintendent out; 8 apply for the job

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 7, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted to end Superintendent Patrick Jenkins tenure after a closed session on April 6. The action was termed as a “buyout” of the superintendent who declared in February he would not seek renewal of his contract past June 30.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 5 Tyler Kaough, 30, 1100 block of College, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Brandon Louis, 31, 500 block of Halsey, 100 block of South Aymond. Theft, value less than $1,000, contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 5 04:39 St. Landry Parish Sheriff requested assistance in the 200 block of East Lafayette, open door on an abandoned home.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) concluded his first week of Rural Community Funding Summits in Louisiana, visiting Ruston, Winnsboro and Opelousas on Wednesday. Local officials throughout North Louisiana and Acadiana met with representatives of federal and state agencies to discuss how they can access funds from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), according to a news release.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) concluded his first week of Rural Community Funding Summits in Louisiana, visiting Ruston, Winnsboro and Opelousas on Wednesday. Local officials throughout North Louisiana and Acadiana met with representatives of federal and state agencies to discuss how they can access funds from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), according to a news release.

Cassidy hosts rural community funding summits in North Louisiana, Acadiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) concluded his first week of Rural Community Funding Summits in Louisiana, visiting Ruston, Winnsboro and Opelousas on Wednesday.
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, right, presented an expression of condolences to the family of former Eunice Police Chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot to the chief’s son, Mayor Scott Fontenot, left, during VFW State Commander Don Reber’s State Commander Homecoming on April 1. The statement gave history of the former chief’s service that included service in the Army during the Vietnam War at the age of 17. The chief was elected to three terms. Chief Fontenot also served as commander of VFW Post 8971. (Photo by Harlan

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, right, presented an expression of condolences to the family of former Eunice Police Chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot to the chief’s son, Mayor Scott Fontenot, left, during VFW State Commander Don Reber’s State Commander Homecoming on April 1. The statement gave history of the former chief’s service that included service in the Army during the Vietnam War at the age of 17. The chief was elected to three terms. Chief Fontenot also served as commander of VFW Post 8971. (Photo by Harlan

Former Eunice police chief honored

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, right, presented an expression of condolences to the family of former Eunice Police Chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot to the chief’s son, Mayor Scott Fontenot, left, during VFW State Commander Don Reber’s State Commander Homecoming on April 1.

Hey, Medicare, I’m counting on you

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
I will qualify for Medicare coverage in five years and, much to my surprise, I can’t wait to get government health coverage — because my current coverage is pricey. I recently finished a consulting assignment, which provided me full health benefits.