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Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Driggs focuses on concussions, hydration with high school athletes

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 15, 2025
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel, has been busy with preseason football season working with St. Edmund High School athletic sports. “We are educating football players about head concussion and staying hydrated,” he said.
Shaun Grantham, St. Landry Parish School Board chief financial officer, explains budget details during a Committee of the Whole meeting in Opelousas on Thursday. The committee approved the budget to move to the full Board meeting on Sept. 4. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Shaun Grantham, St. Landry Parish School Board chief financial officer, explains budget details during a Committee of the Whole meeting in Opelousas on Thursday. The committee approved the budget to move to the full Board meeting on Sept. 4. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School Board settles on budget with $7.9M deficit

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 15, 2025
St. Landry Parish School Board members are sending a 2025-2026 budget with a $7.9 million deficit forward to its Sept 4 regular meeting for approval. “Am I worried? No. Am I concerned?
Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian at the Eunice Public Library.

Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian at the Eunice Public Library.

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‘Great summer at the library’

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 15, 2025
“It was a great summer at the library,” reported Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian, to the Eunice mayor and Board of Aldermen.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 14 Helene Rayshette Williams, 54, 1100 block of Story Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, Aug. 13 There were 14 traffic stops from 7:14 a.m. until 10:45 p.m. Officer Eunice PD 2:25 a.m.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 14, 2025
LSUE Fall Semester Open House set Aug. 23 LSU Eunice will host a Fall Semester Open House from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 offering incoming and returning students a one-stop opportunity to prepare for the new academic year. The North Commons of the Dr.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 13 Evan Domminick Polotzola, 33, 100 block of First Street, Krotz Springs. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Church Point to celebrate Le Grand Réveil Acadien

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Le Grand Réveil Acadien will be celebrated on Oct. 18 with a day filled with music, art, language, and faith throughout Church Point. Festivities will include: — 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Artisans’ Market located at Le Vieux Dépôt, Main Street at Rue Iry Lejeune.

Eunice Police to patrol for impaired drivers

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Eunice Police Chief Kyle Lebouef said the city’s police force will on the watch for impaired drivers from Saturday the Labor Day Weekend.