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Eunice woman killed in La. 13 crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Sunday, May 22, 2022
A Eunice woman died in a two-vehicle crash on la. 13 near Walter Robinson Lane in Acadia Parish shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. Police identified her as 65-year-old Karen M. Bollich of Eunice.
Virginia creeper, left, and poison ivy, right, grow alongside each other on a trail in the Clark Creek Natural Area. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Virginia creeper, left, and poison ivy, right, grow alongside each other on a trail in the Clark Creek Natural Area. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Leaves of three, let it be

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Leaves of three, let it be.” For those who have spent time in the great outdoors, this is a rite of passage, much like the art of making s’mores. So, what am I talking about, and why is this important?

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. May 20 Myles Q. Colomb, 23, 573 block of Patty Street, Opelousas.

Love the Boot volunteers recognized

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
On behalf of the Keep Eunice Beautiful Board and the City of Eunice, I want to thank you for doing your part during the statewide Love the Boot Week, April 18-24. Because of good folks like you we were a success! We had great coverage in the Eunice News and on KEUN.

Enjoy the prom while you can, kids  

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
Prom season is upon us. It’s wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of young people as they pose for photos in their front yards, dressed up in their finest duds. I hate to admit it, but I feel bad for these young people.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 19 02:47 Disturbance in the 200 block of North Cane. 07:03 Made contact with suspect in lawn mower theft at Harry Smith. 08:05 Lawn mower returned. 09:58 Male, possibly intoxicated, stumbling at Park and 8th.
McDonald’s Franchisee Ajay Patel, center, is with McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski and McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger. (Submitted photo)

McDonald’s Franchisee Ajay Patel, center, is with McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski and McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger. (Submitted photo)

McDonald’s franchisee, owner/operator of Patel McDonald’s receives highest recognition possible by McDonald’s

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
JENNINGS — Ajay Patel, owner/operator of Patel McDonald’s and president of Barnam Management, which owns 42 restaurants in Louisiana, South Carolina and Georgia, and his family were recipients of McDonald’s highest honor for a franchisee, the Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award.
The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument move awaits next site

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 20, 2022
Moving the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds is waiting for a site to be selected by the Sons or Daughters of the Confederacy, according to Parish President Jessie Bellard. Lena Charles, of Opelousas, said, “It has been four months and it seems to be delayed.