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Johnson expounds on truth, partisanship

Speaking to the Eunice Rotary Club, U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson used one of the Rotary’s “Four-Way Test” questions as a launching point to expound on what he views as a national problem. The Rotary Club’s guiding principle Johnson noted is: “Is it the truth?

Police officer shot self in dog attack

A Eunice Police officer was wounded in the heel when his weapon discharged when he was attacked by a dog Wednesday morning, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The officer underwent surgery Wednesday night at a New Orleans hospital.

EDWIN WASHINGTON EDWARDS

Louisiana’s 50th governor, Edwin Washington Edwards, was born on Aug. 7, 1927, and passed on July 12, 2021. He was 93 years old. Edwards was born in the small community of Johnson seven miles outside Marksville in Avoyelles Parish.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 16 Jonathan Dwayne Alfred, 37, 300 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. John Jacob Guillory, 56, 800 block of N.

Carol Blanchard Fontenot

Carol Blanchard Fontenot passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Carol is survived by her husband, Russell G. Fontenot, Sr.; one son, Russell G.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 15 Joey D. Porche, 42, 11000 block of Chenal Road, Iota. Warrant, child restraints and seatbelts.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 15 00:04 Disturbance reported in the 1600 block of Dudley. 07:22 Disturbance reported in the 700 block of Richard. 09:34 Suspicious subject reported near the area of Bacciochi.

Jamie Lynn Fontenot

Jamie Lynn Fontenot passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 44. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Brother Kevin Richard officiating. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in Eunice.

Edwin Washington Edwards

Louisiana’s 50th governor, Edwin Washington Edwards, was born on August 7, 1927, and passed from this world on July 12, 2021. He was one month shy of his 94th birthday. Gov.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 14 Emrerick James St. Andre, 29, 400 block of Liberty, Eunice. Flight from an officer, possession of marijuana, repealed.