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LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson

LSUE’s Sorenson appointed to community college board

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 27, 2022

LSU Eunice Chancellor Dr. Nancee Sorenson will become part of national leadership for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as a member of the Board of Directors, it was announced at the organization’s national conference earlier this month.

Ralph Zuke, a St. Louis, Missouri, Rotarian pedals Eunice Rotarian Coby Clavier at VFW Post 8971 on Thursday. Zuke was headed to the Rotary International Convention in Houston and raising money to eradicate polio. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Rotarian pedals to eradicate polio

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 27, 2022

Ralph Zuke, a Rotarian from St. Louis, Missouri, made a pit stop in Eunice at noon Thursday at the VFW Post 8971 as he pedaled towing a “Barcalounger Rickshaw” on his way to the Rotary International Convention in Houston. Zuke’s 1,000 mile trip is in support of Rotary’s mission of eradicating polio.

Supreme Rice

Supreme Rice invests $16.2M to expand

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 27, 2022

Supreme Rice, one of the largest rice-milling operations in Louisiana, is investing $16.2 million to develop parboil facilities in Crowley and Mermentau for a new line of ready-to-eat products.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, May 27, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 27 Nadaniel Jermone Fuqua, 27, 900 block of Lemoine Drive, Opelousas. Felon in possession of a firearm (2 counts), no driver’s license, window tint violation, improper display of license plate. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 27, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 26 Holly Gaspard, 44, 900 block of Hwy. 13, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, May 27, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 26 02:30 Caller in the 400 block of Harold advised that neighbor backed into his truck and camper and hit his home. 10:02 Subject at library advised that a weapon was stolen out of his vehicle.

Charmaine Thibodeaux

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Charmaine Thibodeaux passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 45 after a long, brave battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiating. Burial will follow in Mt.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 26, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 26 Mykel Deangelo Thomas, 18, 700 block of East Street, Opelousas.

Barbara Lee Campbell Dodge

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Barbara Lee Campbell Dodge died on May 19, 2022 at the age of 69 after a sudden illness. Barbara was born on Nov. 20, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and was the only child of Hiram Lee Campbell and Viva Brown Campbell. She graduated from Iowa High School in 1970 and then earned both her B.A.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 26, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 25 00:23 Suspicious person in the area of the 200 block of Fruge. 00:37 Suspicious vehicle at Circle K. 00:41 Removal of a subject in the 200 block of Goldman.