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The monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds is to be moved to a site at Kentwood. (File photo)

Confederate monument now headed to Kentwood

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

By Harlan Kirgan Editor In an about-face, the monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds will be moved to Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery and Museum near Kentwood. Camp Moore was the mentioned as the first location for the 102-year-old monument.

LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson welcomes those attending the Destination Brunch of the Acadia Parish Tourism Commission. From left, are Nancy Loewer, Acadia Convention and Visitors Commission; Sorenson; Carey Lawson, executive director of the LSUE Foundation and University Advancement; and Jeff Willis, LSUE athletic director. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Tourism at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The importance of education and the impact of LSU Eunice on the area were presented to the Acadia Parish Tourism Commission at its quarterly meeting on Tuesday. LSU Eunice hosted the commission meeting at the Anthony Mumphrey Center on the campus for a Destination Brunch that including a tour.

Board OKs action against officer

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

After an executive session, the Eunice Board of Aldermen approved disciplinary action against Eunice Police Lt. Stephanie Myers. Details about the action or what caused Myers to be the focus of Board action was not discussed.

Joycie Huckaby Francois

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Joycie Huckaby Francois passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the age of 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

John Michael Fruge

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

John Michael Fruge went to rest with his Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 17. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant.

Marjorie Marcantel Ardoin

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

EUNICE-With heavy hearts the family of Marjorie Marcantel Ardoin announces her passing on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 13 02:44 Suspicious vehicle near Sittig and Hwy. 13. 07:21 Report of a person standing in the turning lane near Sittig and Hwy. 13.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 13 Jacque Rozas, 59, 2000 block of Jabez Road, Lake Charles. Open container alcholic beverage, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and careless operation. Eric Fuselier, 41, 1000 block of Samuel Drive, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 14 Dymon Janae White, 27, 6100 block of Plano Parkway, Plano, TX.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 13 Joseph Ignatius Lewis, 55, 1000 block of W. 2nd Street, Crowley. DWI 2nd offense, unsafe vehicle, open alcoholic container. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.