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Caption: A boxwood exhibiting random dieback of twigs caused by boxwood dieback disease. (Photo provided by Raj Singh)

Caption: A boxwood exhibiting random dieback of twigs caused by boxwood dieback disease. (Photo provided by Raj Singh)

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LSU AgCenter to host boxwood dieback disease identification, management training

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Boxwood dieback disease caused by a fungal plant pathogen is spreading at an alarming rate in the United States. LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh identified it in Louisiana and first reported in the United States in 2015.
Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo has been named a fall 2021 Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter )

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo has been named a fall 2021 Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter )

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Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo: A super selection for cool-season color

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Just like the name suggests, Supertunias are epic and bold. This petunia series is an award winner and bestseller in garden centers across the U.S. This fall, the LSU AgCenter is adding Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo to the cool-season bedding plants on the Louisiana Super Plant list.
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Sentenced

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Eunice man sentenced for enticement of a minor conviction

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Alton Leonard Lowe, 33, of Eunice, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to 11 years, 3 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for enticement of a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.
By Myra Miller Lifestyles Editor Eunice citizens are most likely now aware of signs posted along some of our city streets. These signs, “Welcome Home” are placed for our soldiers who are returning home from overseas. The “Welcome Home” signs are located along the route that the troops may likely travel into Eunice. One sign is located at the corner of South La. 13 and Sittig Road, near the corner of the former Ronnie’s Bar. Others are along South CC Duson near the Eunice City Hall, Park Avenue near the

By Myra Miller Lifestyles Editor Eunice citizens are most likely now aware of signs posted along some of our city streets. These signs, “Welcome Home” are placed for our soldiers who are returning home from overseas. The “Welcome Home” signs are located along the route that the troops may likely travel into Eunice. One sign is located at the corner of South La. 13 and Sittig Road, near the corner of the former Ronnie’s Bar. Others are along South CC Duson near the Eunice City Hall, Park Avenue near the

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Signs celebrate Guard soldiers coming home from deployment

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Eunice citizens are most likely now aware of signs posted along some of our city streets. These signs, “Welcome Home” are placed for our soldiers who are returning home from overseas. The “Welcome Home” signs are located along the route that the troops may likely travel into Eunice.

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LSUE Ag program gets $846K grant

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Louisiana State University at Eunice has been awarded more than $846,000 of grant funding through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative (WORC) it was announced last week.
Stephen Waguespack

Stephen Waguespack

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LABI chief touts tax reform

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Investors from across the country are looking to relocate or expand and “they’re kicking the tires on the South,” said Stephen Waguespack, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

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COVID-19 shot is worth $100

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Louisiana’s Shot For 100 vaccine incentive program expands beyond college students to include anyone in Louisiana who gets their COVID vaccine. Patients must receive the vaccine at participating community-based sites as listed on ShotFor100.com.
Roland Miller

Roland Miller

Roland Miller

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Roland Miller passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier with Father Darren Eldridge celebrant. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Mt.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 28 Daniel Gaspard, 52, 1800 block of Dudley, Eunice. Simple assault, resisting an officer. September 29 Michael S. Duplechain, 45, 1600 block of Hwy. 190 west, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Michelle L. Leger, 38, Homeless, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 29 02:48 Suspicious vehicle at D.C.’s. 03:29 Report of vandalism to a vehicle at Oak Lane. 05:51 Stolen vehicle reported in the 200 block of Great Slave.