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Hogs and alligators didn’t mix well

As I poke around among stories and recollections of times gone by, I am continually reminded of how isolated much of south Louisiana was before highways began to connect us, and that our isolation lasted for a good deal longer than we might expect.

Eunice Mardi Gras Run still planned

The Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras will take place although on a smaller scale than previous years, Captain Pat Frey said. Frey confirmed the run following a number of Mardi Gras event cancellations. “We are going to go by the governor’s guidelines, so we only going to to have a 150 runners,” he said.

COVID crushed police stats

There probably isn’t too may bright spots to be noted for the COVID-19 year, but Eunice Police statistics show the virus put a damper on arrests and traffic cases.

COVID-19 risk remains high in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish, as is most of Louisiana, remains at the highest level of risk from COVID-19, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. On Friday, 3,712 new cases and the state case count totaled 364,853. Deaths from the virus totaled 8,080 in the state. St.

Acadia Parish Tourist Commission begins director search

With the adoption of official job duties and qualifications, the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission has begun the search for a new executive director.

Landlord’s view about free rent

I’m writing about evictions or lack thereof. From a landlord’s point of view enough is enough. As much as the government is trying to help those in need, these efforts are hurting others. As in some cases the good suffer for the bad.

Have you ever met a stranger?

Reminiscing with one of my mother’s photo albums, I encountered a snapshot of a long-deceased neighbor (a dear, sweet man) who is still summed up by the phrase “He never met a stranger.

Disgraceful discourse ours to correct

Without grace, our public discourse will continue to suffer. “Grace,” according to Dictionary.com, has more than one meaning, but all of them are powerful. Grace is “a pleasing or attractive quality,” as well as “favor or goodwill.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 14 Akeem D. Duplessis, 20, 1300 block of West Peach Avenue, Eunice Warrant. Jacob Wayne Courville, 27, homeless. Bench warrant. Ronald A. Schoolcraft, 55, 1300 West Peach Avenue, Eunice Warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 15 Chelsie Rose Fontenot, 32, East St. Mitchell Street, Washington. Entry or remaining after being forbidden, disturbing the peace. Arrested by Opelousas Police.