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2 arrested in domestic incident, man cut with knife; she says it was self-defense

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, December 13, 2021
A man and woman were arrested after a domestic incident in which the man was cut with a knife. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said both had protective orders against each other and it was not the first time she used a knife on him. The incident occurred in the 1600 block of West Peach.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, December 13, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 10 04:16 Suspicious vehicle reported behind Walmart. 07:22 Caller from Family Dollar advised of a propane case lock cut and bottles are stolen. 07:26 Lobby complaint in reference to theft.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, December 13, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 10-13 Ashley Gaynell Hawkins, 32, 1600 block of W. Peach Avenue, Eunice. Aggravated second degree battery. Arrested by Eunice Police. Joshua Allen Carpenter, 37, 400 block of Highway 748, Washington.

Eunice street tax vote passes overwhelmingly

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, December 13, 2021
Only about 5% of the eligible voters cast ballots in Saturday’s election, but 79% of them approved a 5-mill, 10-year property tax for street maintenance. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said, “I’m very thankful with the results of the election.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, December 13, 2021
Rotary Club seeks nominees for its citizen award The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award.
Sherald Lynn Reeves Smith

Sherald Lynn Reeves Smith

Sherald Lynn Reeves Smith

Myra Miller
Monday, December 13, 2021
Sherald Lynn Reeves Smith passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Eunice with Pastor Brent Shoalmire officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.
Hilda Hundley Welch

Hilda Hundley Welch

Hilda Hundley Welch

Myra Miller
Monday, December 13, 2021
Hilda Hundley Welch passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the age of 95. No Services have been planned at this time. Hilda is survived by one daughter, Lynne Welch; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
ShiShi Gashira camellia flowers make a beautiful display. They feature pink double flowers with yellow centers. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

ShiShi Gashira camellia flowers make a beautiful display. They feature pink double flowers with yellow centers. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

ShiShi Gashira makes winter landscapes come to life

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 10, 2021
If you’ve noticed the sudden explosion of beautiful rose-pink flowers dotting the landscapes these past few weeks, you have witnessed one of the top-performing shrubs for Louisiana landscapes: ShiShi Gashira.
Rev. Brent Shoalmire and Allie Fontenot, were among the many volunteers at the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive held Tuesday. About 5.5 tons of food was collected. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Rev. Brent Shoalmire and Allie Fontenot, were among the many volunteers at the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive held Tuesday. About 5.5 tons of food was collected. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 10, 2021
Rev. Brent Shoalmire and Allie Fontenot, were among the many volunteers at the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive held Tuesday. About 5.5 tons of food was collected. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The best Christmas gift is time

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 10, 2021
Our time is the best gift we can give to our friends and family this Christmas. Nobody knows how much time we have on Earth — nobody knows when our time will end. We all have friends and loved ones who were claimed way too early.