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The 70th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer was held at 10 a.m. Thursday on the City Hall’s parking lot near the pavilion. The 2022 theme of the National Day of Prayer was, “Exalt the Lord Who has Established Us” Colossians 2:6-7. The Rev. Caleb Semien, pastor of Word Ministries, and president of GEMA, conducted the prayer event. Other church pastors and leaders in attendance included Mayor Scott Fontenot, the Rev. Jermaine Tezeno, the Rev. Neil Citizen, Detective Ricky Leger, the Rev. Lloyd An

The 70th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer was held at 10 a.m. Thursday on the City Hall’s parking lot near the pavilion. The 2022 theme of the National Day of Prayer was, “Exalt the Lord Who has Established Us” Colossians 2:6-7. The Rev. Caleb Semien, pastor of Word Ministries, and president of GEMA, conducted the prayer event. Other church pastors and leaders in attendance included Mayor Scott Fontenot, the Rev. Jermaine Tezeno, the Rev. Neil Citizen, Detective Ricky Leger, the Rev. Lloyd An

National Day of Prayer in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
The 70th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer was held at 10 a.m. Thursday on the City Hall’s parking lot near the pavilion. The 2022 theme of the National Day of Prayer was, “Exalt the Lord Who has Established Us” Colossians 2:6-7. The Rev.
Supertunia Vista Bubblegum is an excellent landscape bedding plant that tolerates the heat. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Supertunia Vista Bubblegum is an excellent landscape bedding plant that tolerates the heat. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Pretty petunias that take the heat

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
Are you looking for reliable, easy-care color for the landscape this summer? Look for new and improved petunias that tolerate the heat. Petunias of the past couldn’t handle the heat, but newer varieties have improved tolerance.
Xavier Berrnard Watson

Xavier Berrnard Watson

Eunice Police identify shooting suspect

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 6, 2022
Eunice Police are looking for Xavier Berrnard Watson, 31, as a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, according Police Chief Randy Fontenot. Police responded to a call about someone being shot in the 200 block of Acadia Street at about 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Brian Louis Stelly

Brian Louis Stelly

Brian Louis Stelly

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Brian Louis Stelly passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the age of 49. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of his ashes in St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 5 Bryce O. Manuel, 27, 1300 block of W. Cherry Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to use safety belts. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 4 Lisa R. Garnett, 52, 900 block of Hickory Street, Mamou. Probation warrant. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Interference with law enforcement investigation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 4 06:59 Stolen porch lights in the 300 block of North East. 10:23 Lobby complaint in reference to theft of a wallet. 11:09 Wreck reported at 7th and Hwy. 190, road blockage and injuries.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Pickleball offered at LSUE gym Pickleball will be offered at LSUE gymnasium from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. May 14. Beginners are welcomed. No experience needed. Paddles and balls are provided and coaches are available to teach you.

Let’s unleash the entrepreneur

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
I started my first business in the 5th grade when I convinced a neighbor to allow me to cut her grass with her electric lawn mower. That project ended in immediate failure. The mower was powered by a long extension cord — a cord I ran over and sliced in two shortly after I began mowing.