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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Bulb & Blossom meeting set Feb. 1 The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club will have its monthly tea membership meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the First United Methodist Church hall located at 501 S. 5th Street in Eunice. New members are encouraged to attend.

Identity fascists are out to destroy the quality of culture

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The other day, I went to a movie, and the experience moved me to tears. It was the most recent version of “Macbeth,” brought to the screen by the great Denzel Washington, appearing alongside a combination of veteran actors (like the sublime Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth) and talented newcomers.

Auto insurance rates skyrocketing!

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Now let’s see. It’s been almost two years since the Louisiana legislature passed legislation taking away certain legal rights of Louisiana insurance policyholders. But it will be worth it said many legislators and the insurance commissioner.
Eunice Recreation Director Robert Johnson has issued a stark statement about the future of youth programs. Johnson has set a meeting for 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Northwest Community Center to discuss the future of recreation programs including baseball and softball season. “Without a change, the programs can not continue to move forward,” he stated in a news release. In the early 2000’s the City of Eunice became the organizer of recreation programs hosted within the City of Eunice, Johnson explained. “Prior

Eunice Recreation Director Robert Johnson has issued a stark statement about the future of youth programs. Johnson has set a meeting for 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Northwest Community Center to discuss the future of recreation programs including baseball and softball season. “Without a change, the programs can not continue to move forward,” he stated in a news release. In the early 2000’s the City of Eunice became the organizer of recreation programs hosted within the City of Eunice, Johnson explained. “Prior

Recreation asks for ideas from public

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Eunice Recreation Director Robert Johnson has issued a stark statement about the future of youth programs. Johnson has set a meeting for 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Northwest Community Center to discuss the future of recreation programs including baseball and softball season.
Richard E. D’Aquin

Richard E. D’Aquin

Longtime area publisher dies at 94

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Richard E. D’Aquin, longtime publisher of The Advertiser in Lafayette who was steeped in state and community affairs, died Saturday. He was 94.
Tressa Miller, right, St. Landry Parish School Board finance director, holds an audit report up. At right is Casey Ardoin, CPA, of the Kolder, Slaven & Company. They were at the School Board’s Finance Committee meeting Monday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Tressa Miller, right, St. Landry Parish School Board finance director, holds an audit report up. At right is Casey Ardoin, CPA, of the Kolder, Slaven & Company. They were at the School Board’s Finance Committee meeting Monday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Auditor: School Board finances ‘excellent’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board’s General Fund balance is “excellent” and the district had a “fantastic” year, auditor Casey Ardoin said in a report to the Finance Committee on Monday. The audit for the year ending June 30, 2021, found the school district operating in the black.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 25 Christine A. Trumps, 57, 100 block of Bradley, Eunice. Serving time.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 25 00:12 Caller in the 400 block of Sharon advised that someone is trying to take the hitch off of the truck. 00:21 Fight reported in the 200 block of Acadia. 02:23 Suspicious vehicle at Brownie’s.

Joyce Deshotel

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
EUNICE–It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Deshotel announces her passing on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Oak Lane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Eunice at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.