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Barry Labruzzo’s shrimp boat that he and Justin Smith use for trips of up to five days. (Photo by Joe Rizzo/LSU Manship School News Service)

Barry Labruzzo’s shrimp boat that he and Justin Smith use for trips of up to five days. (Photo by Joe Rizzo/LSU Manship School News Service)

Northern Gulf threaten by climate change

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
As Hurricane Ida rapidly grew in strength, crabbers Stacia Johnson and Justin Smith were left with just three days to relocate their $100,000 supply of crab traps.

The AOC’s of student loan debt

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
‘Tis the season for giving — or, for some legislators, a good time to demand that the government force taxpayers to give others a large gift. A few weeks ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the house floor to issue another plea for the federal government to cancel nearly $1.

Does baby New Year give you the creeps?

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Perhaps one reason I never get invited to New Year’s Eve parties is that I tend to overanalyze things. Take Baby New Year (a.k.a. “Bundle of White Male Joy”), for instance.

Steamer ran ‘between death and destruction’

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
In the middle 1800s the main route from New Orleans to Bayou Teche, Bayou Courtableau and other points in south Louisiana took steamboats up the Mississippi River to Plaquemine in Iberville Parish, where the boat made a sometimes-treacherous turn into Bayou Plaquemine and followed its winding,...
USDA hardiness zones maps are a useful tool for gardeners, dividing the country into climatic zones that can help determine what plants will perform best where. (Graphic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)

USDA hardiness zones maps are a useful tool for gardeners, dividing the country into climatic zones that can help determine what plants will perform best where. (Graphic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Navigating weather in Louisiana gardens

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
One of the most important factors that influences a garden’s success is the weather. Temperatures have a major impact on the growth and survival of our plants. Preparing gardens for various weather conditions is both a discipline and an art — and there are many tools out there to help you get ready.
Mark Majors

Mark Majors

Med Express founder announces ownership change

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mark Majors, founder and CEO of Med Express Ambulance Service, informed Eunice Rotarians of the recent acquisition of Med Express Ambulance from Global Medical Response (GMR). “We are all on board with GMR.

Edwards supports 2nd majority-Black House district

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards came out in support of adding a second majority-Black U.S. House district Thursday–a move which would give minority voters much more political sway statewide. His statements are the most specific comments Edwards, a Democrat, has made on the political redistricting process.
Opelousas farmer Floyd Dupre, center, stands with his son and partner Mike Dupre, second to left, and Joey Dupre, far right, his grandson at LSU. Also pictured are Joey’s father, Joseph Floyd Dupre, second from right, and another of Floyd’s grandsons, Dustin LaFleur, far left.(Photo courtesy of the Dupres)

Opelousas farmer Floyd Dupre, center, stands with his son and partner Mike Dupre, second to left, and Joey Dupre, far right, his grandson at LSU. Also pictured are Joey’s father, Joseph Floyd Dupre, second from right, and another of Floyd’s grandsons, Dustin LaFleur, far left.(Photo courtesy of the Dupres)

State’s rural growth lags

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Every morning, Floyd Dupre and his son Mike button up their denim shirts, throw on some jeans and slip into their boots. It’s another day on the farm tending to their cattle.
Former Eunice police chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot speaks at the 2018 Veterans Day ceremony at VFW Post 8971. Fontenot served 12 years — three terms — as police chief and 21 years as a firefighter for the city. The Vietnam War veteran died Dec. 17 at his home. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Former Eunice police chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot speaks at the 2018 Veterans Day ceremony at VFW Post 8971. Fontenot served 12 years — three terms — as police chief and 21 years as a firefighter for the city. The Vietnam War veteran died Dec. 17 at his home. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Comments about former police chief Gary "Goose" Fontenot

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Three-term police chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot, who died on Dec. 17, is remembered by many as a friend and good man. He was 69 years old. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot remembers him as his father, friend and inspiration.
Pierre Joseph Martel

Pierre Joseph Martel

Pierre Joseph Martel

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Pierre Joseph Martel was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the age of 52. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Eunice with Pastor Tim Moffett officiating and music by David Harper.