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Former Eunice resident publishes cookbook as charity fundraiser

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia — A love for cooking and a philanthropic spirit to assist in the fight against pulmonary fibrosis led Debi Crawford to undertake the publication of her second cookbook which she has appropriately entitled “Cook. Eat. Breathe.” Her first cookbook All you have to do is ...

Salmonella infection causing sporadic bird deaths across state

A statewide Salmonella bacterial infection has caused the sporadic mortality of some wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. “Many of the deaths have been associated with bird feeders or birdbaths,” said LDWF State Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour said.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 28 00:29 Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Crestview Apartments. 00:43 Suspicious vehicle reported in the 300 block of South 9th Street.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 27 Jennifer Cormier, 36, 7400 block of Eunice Iota Highway, Eunice. Probation warrant. March 28 John Ortego, 38, 200 block of Wayne Road, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. March 30 Joseph Lemelle, 55, 500 block of East Oak, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 27-29 Samantha Lewis-Malveaux, 31, 900 block of Pamella Street, Opelousas. Hold for Opelousas City Court. Arrested by Opelousas City Marshals.

Counterfeit $100 bills are circulating

The Eunice City Marshal’s Office is warning area businesses to be award of counterfeit currency. During a traffic stop this week, deputies with the Eunice City Marshal’s Office confiscated seven counterfeit $100 bills.

News notes

Free food for seniors at Farmers’ Market Coupons are available for low-income senior citizens to get free food. The coupons may be used to buy fresh produce at the Eunice Farmers’ Market. For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.

Help beneficial insects feel at home in your landscape

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist When I was growing up, the word alternative described the pop trends of the day. It has another meaning to me now.

Acadian Medical Center helping area emerge from pandemic

A drive-through COVID-19 vaccination effort is planned at Acadian Medical Center on April 9 and it’s another chapter in the hospital’s yearlong response to the pandemic.

Service project

From left, Bella Manuel, of Eunice, and Juliette Cheramie, of Lafayette, clean a fence at the Academy of the Sacred Heart on Thursday as part of their “Service Day.” Studentsperformed service projects at the school on Thursday. (Submitted photo)