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Opelousas General Health System has partnered with the leadership St. Landry class to adopt three of the Little Libraries as part of their Population Health initiative. The boxes were donated by The Eunice News. (Submitted photo)

Opelousas General Health System has partnered with the leadership St. Landry class to adopt three of the Little Libraries as part of their Population Health initiative. The boxes were donated by The Eunice News. (Submitted photo)

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St. Landry Chamber of Commerce inaugural leadership class announce Little Free Libraries service project

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
As the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Leadership St. Landry Class comes to an end, the community impact and efforts of the graduating class are just beginning. The inaugural class of Leadership St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 11 00:51 Suspicious person at Cajun Flea Market. 02:14 Caller in the 400 block of South 2nd advised that ex is banging on her home. 05:15 Report of a smell from a BBQ pitt in the 200 block of North Cane.
Irene Lavergne Courville Lavergne

Irene Lavergne Courville Lavergne

Irene Lavergne Courville Lavergne

Myra Miller
Monday, October 11, 2021
Irene Lavergne Courville Lavergne passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, October 11, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 8 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Domesice abuse battery, ungovernable juvenile, and runaway juvenile.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, October 11, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 8 00:01 Caller in the 900 block of Williams advised that neighbors are making too much noise. 00:45 Caller in the 200 block of North 6th advised that someone is knocking on her window.
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Myra Miller
Monday, October 11, 2021
CDA holds Rosary Prayer Rally Oct. 16 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will hold the annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Prayer Rally on Oct. 16 at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church’s Prayer Garden at 310 West Vine. This event will be held regardless of weather.
Pollen-producing sunflowers are perfect for home gardeners who are planting to support pollinators.

Pollen-producing sunflowers are perfect for home gardeners who are planting to support pollinators.

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Sunflowers always face the sun

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
Perhaps one of the most brilliant and uplifting of flowers is the sunflower. Native to North America and made popular throughout Europe, this plant has a long history. Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.

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Where do you stand on leaf-raking?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
If you don’t like my opinions this week, you can take a flying leap … into a pile of festive autumn leaves. (Skip the wet sucker – per Linus van Pelt.) In this great melting pot of a nation, people have many ways of handling leaves.

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The lie about Border Patrol agents is still a lie

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
Simply saying something over and over doesn’t make it so. I know because I’ve tried it. No matter how many times I say, “I’m a good golfer, I’m a good golfer,” the reality is I still stink, as anyone who has seen me on the course will verify.