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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, April 11, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 7 Vanessa Ann Ponthier, 55, 1800 block of West Magnolia, Eunice. Probation warrant. April 8 Brandi J. Daigle, 42, 200 block of Smith Lane, Opelousas. Warrant for West Baton Rouge Parish. Frederick J. Daigle, 45, 200 block of Smith Lane, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, April 11, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 8 09:33 Lobby complaint in regards to a follow up. 11:17 Caller in the 500 block of North CC Duson advised that a subject cut the fence. 11:40 Called to assist Wildlife & Fisheries in the 500 block of Pearl.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, April 11, 2022
Donate gently worn shoes to St. Francis St. Francis School in Iota is accepting gently worn used and new shoes until May 16. Collected shoes are used to support micro-enterprise vendors. Micro-enterprises are small businesses in developing nations.
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held Thursday for Joseph Tuminaro State Farm, 120 E. Laurel Ave., Eunice.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held Thursday for Joseph Tuminaro State Farm, 120 E. Laurel Ave., Eunice.

Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held Thursday for Joseph Tuminaro State Farm, 120 E. Laurel Ave., Eunice.
Peggy Martin roses at Peggy Martin’s house. (Photo provided by Pierre Bouchee and Jan Pesses/St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association)

Peggy Martin roses at Peggy Martin’s house. (Photo provided by Pierre Bouchee and Jan Pesses/St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association)

The Peggy Martin rose has a unique Louisiana story

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
Peggy Martin roses are in their prime right now. If you’ve spotted the profuse, deep pink bloomers climbing on trellises or fences this spring, you’ve seen one of the most beautiful, easy-care roses of the South.

Eunice News candidate announcement policy

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Eunice News will publish announcements for candidates in the Nov. 8 election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.
A scene from “Louisiana Law” that airs Saturdays. (Submitted photo)

A scene from “Louisiana Law” that airs Saturdays. (Submitted photo)

‘Louisiana Law’ features state’s wildlife agents

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
“Louisiana Law” follows the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S.
Ronald Greene, a 49-year-old Black man from Monroe, died in 2019 after a car crash and being beaten by State Police troopers. (Louisiana State Police Bodycam video via the Associated Press.)

Ronald Greene, a 49-year-old Black man from Monroe, died in 2019 after a car crash and being beaten by State Police troopers. (Louisiana State Police Bodycam video via the Associated Press.)

Prosecutor considering charges for troopers in Ronald Greene’s death

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
Third District Attorney John Belton told a House committee Thursday that he will convene a grand jury to consider charges against the state troopers involved in the death of Ronald Greene.
The asphalt track at the walking park is to be widened and repaved with concrete using a $400,000 state grant. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The asphalt track at the walking park is to be widened and repaved with concrete using a $400,000 state grant. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City awarded $400K for walking park

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Eunice Community Nature Trail is to receive $400,000 in COVID-related funds to rehabilitate the walking trail. Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the grant awarded by Gov. John Bel Edwards following a meeting Thursday to set the agenda for Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. Board of Aldermen meeting.
Two Eunice High School students, Baylie Guillory and Dylan Fuselier, were recognized at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting Thursday. The students are the first in the state to earn dual enrollment technical college degrees. They attended the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center and South Louisiana Community College where they earned degrees in Culinary Arts and Occupations. With them is Aimee Summerlin of the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center. (Photo by

Two Eunice High School students, Baylie Guillory and Dylan Fuselier, were recognized at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting Thursday. The students are the first in the state to earn dual enrollment technical college degrees. They attended the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center and South Louisiana Community College where they earned degrees in Culinary Arts and Occupations. With them is Aimee Summerlin of the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center. (Photo by

School Board OKs $1K stipend

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board spent most of its meeting time recognizing student achievement during their meeting Thursday. The Board approved a $1,000 stipend for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees from COVID relief funds.