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Myra Miller

Thursday, December 2, 2021

‘Christmas with The Chosen’ at ABC The “Christmas With the Chosen, The Messengers” movie will be shown and presented by the Acadian Baptist Center and The Sons of Isschar at the ABC Sanctuary Center, located at 1202 Academy Drive, Eunice, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. Tickets are at $12.

Arbery case: 3 men who decided to play God

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Ahmaud Arbery is not here, but he heard the verdicts. He knows, in that place where his restless soul resides, that his death has been avenged.

John-Boy, has Christmas Eve become Groundhog Day?

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

This may get me on Santa’s naughty list, but I honestly can’t remember whether I watched “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story” when CBS first aired it on Dec. 19, 1971.

Centenary College senior Teri Johnson, a native of Eunice, signed copies of her new book, The One, and delivered an author talk at the College’s Meadows Museum of Art on Wednesday. Submitted photo)

Centenary student holds book reading/signing at Meadows Museum of Art

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Centenary College senior Teri Johnson, a native of Eunice, signed copies of her new book, The One, and delivered a talk at the College’s Meadows Museum of Art on Wednesday.

Suspect vehicle in a shooting at Church Point on Nov. 25. (Submitted photo)

Tips sought on Church Point shooting

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Edmonia Drive near Church Point at about 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25. The suspect’s vehicle was captured on video surveillance as shots were being fired at an individual as he exited his vehicle.

Shot for $100 vaccine incentive extended through Dec. 31

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Louisiana’s Shot For $100 vaccine incentive program is being extended through the end of the year, giving residents another chance to get their shots throughout the holiday season. Louisiana residents now have until Dec.

The Second Harvest Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market is scheduled to be at the Southeast Community Center in Eunice starting on Dec. 14. The mobile food truck will sell fresh produce and dairy products and focus on Louisiana products. (Submitted photos)

Second Harvest plans mobile fresh food market in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Second Harvest plans to have a mobile fresh food market in Eunice starting on Dec. 14 at the Southeast Community Center. “I just think this is a really good thing for the people of Eunice right now,” said Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux, who sought the mobile market.

Early voting continues through Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Early voting for the Dec. 11 Eunice election continues through Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex for a tax renewal election. Early voting also will be held at the registrar’s office, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas, Suite 114. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 pm. each day.

Mayor: Essential street tax up for renewal

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

A 5-mill, 10-year property tax for street maintenance is for renewal in an election scheduled Dec. 11. Through Tuesday, 64 people have cast early votes — 42 in person — in the tax election. Early voting began Nov. 27 and ends Saturday.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 1 Robert W. Smithey, 59, 100 block of Fred Lane, Opelousas. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Dylan Bourque, 21, 1100 block of Aguillard Road, Breaux Bridge.