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Nearly 70 Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 1087th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Brigade, 139th Regional Support Group, prepare roughly 30 tactical vehicles to assist emergency operations in Florida after Hurricane Ian, Slidell, Sept. 29. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma)

Nearly 70 Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 1087th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Brigade, 139th Regional Support Group, prepare roughly 30 tactical vehicles to assist emergency operations in Florida after Hurricane Ian, Slidell, Sept. 29. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma)

La. Guard deploys to Florida after Hurricane Ian

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) is responding to the Florida Department of Emergency Management’s request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) process after Hurricane Ian, Sept. 30.
Patricia Felts

Patricia Felts

Patricia Ann Lee Felts

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Patricia Ann Lee Felts passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at First United Pentecostal Church of Eunice with Reverend Troy Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice man arrested in overdose death

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, September 29, 2022
A 19-year-old Eunice man is charged with second-degree murder in the overdose death of a 17-year-old man on Sept. 12.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 28 01:53 Noise complaint in the area of Brentwood Apartments. 02:28 Suspicious subject on a bike near Elm and 6th.
Stephen Keith Miller

Stephen Keith Miller

Stephen “Keith” Miller

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Stephen “Keith” Miller, affectionately known as “Poka Pete,” went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 70. A graveside service was held at St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice, where he was buried next to his mother, father, and grandparents.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 29 Donna Joy Benoit, 44, 1400 block of Highway 743, Opelousas. Simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alfred Benoit, Jr.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
CDA Court #208 meeting set Monday Court Unit 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jeanmard Hall, North 3rd. All members are reminded to bring any non-perishable item to contribute to the ongoing support of the Eunice Food Bank.
Plans are in motion to construct two detention ponds in Church Point, one in the Low Bottom area, and another near Corporation Street. The ponds, funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will help to alleviate flooding in the community. (Above) Pictured are Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Ward 1 Council member Christine Semien and Ward 5 Council member Errol "Slu" Comeaux in the Low Bottom area.

Plans are in motion to construct two detention ponds in Church Point, one in the Low Bottom area, and another near Corporation Street. The ponds, funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will help to alleviate flooding in the community. (Above) Pictured are Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Ward 1 Council member Christine Semien and Ward 5 Council member Errol "Slu" Comeaux in the Low Bottom area.

Water, water go away

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
By: Claudette Olivier Church Point Editor Church Point is no stranger to the rain, having endured water in homes and business during the Flood of 2016 as well as flooded streets during heavy downpours. But clear skies, in the form of two planned detention ponds funded by a $2.

Louisiana surpasses 18,000 from COVID-19

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Baton Rouge–Louisiana has officially surpassed 18,000 COVID-19 deaths since the state recorded its first COVID-19 death on March 14, 2020. The Louisiana Department of Health reported 18,009 people have died in its Friday COVID-19 data update.
Irma Boulet Darphin’s home features several items from her time serving as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. Darphin turned 100 on Aug. 8. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

Irma Boulet Darphin’s home features several items from her time serving as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. Darphin turned 100 on Aug. 8. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

WWII nurse marks a century of life

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
By Claudette Olivier The Church Point News This October will mark 79 years since Irma Boulet Darphin set sail for England as a U.S. Army nurse in World War II, but just recently, she also marked another important milestone — her 100th birthday. Darphin made a century of life on Aug.