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Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, June 30, 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. Thursday, June 26 There were 11 traffic stops between 7:09 a.m. until 9:10 p.m. Officer Eunice PD 9:51 a.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, June 30, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 26 Jonathan Richard, 43, homeless, Eunice. Contempt of court. Alexis Rodriguez, 28, 2500 block of Danbury Drive, New Orleans. Courtesy booking for New Orleans.
Patricia Ann Savoie Oubre

Patricia Ann Savoie Oubre

Patricia Ann Savoie Oubre

Myra Miller
Monday, June 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Savoie Oubre announces her passing on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Eunice Manor, where she was surrounded by love at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at 2 p.m. at St.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, June 30, 2025
LSUE Office of Veterans Affairs to hold Vet Fest July 1 The LSUE Office of Veteran Affairs will have a VetFest from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 1 at the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus.
Tony Baltakis, right, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, beings a meeting to organize a Eunice Friends of the Library on Thursday. The group is formed to become a fundraising arm of the library. The meeting also included electing officers. They are, in the photo at right, and from left, April DeRouen, vice president; Kyle Huval, president; Patina Mitchell, treasurer; and Roxanne Jordan, secretary. Top photo by Harlan Kirgan and photo at right by David Simpson.

Tony Baltakis, right, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, beings a meeting to organize a Eunice Friends of the Library on Thursday. The group is formed to become a fundraising arm of the library. The meeting also included electing officers. They are, in the photo at right, and from left, April DeRouen, vice president; Kyle Huval, president; Patina Mitchell, treasurer; and Roxanne Jordan, secretary. Top photo by Harlan Kirgan and photo at right by David Simpson.

Eunice Friends of the Library

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
Tony Baltakis, right, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, beings a meeting to organize a Eunice Friends of the Library on Thursday. The group is formed to become a fundraising arm of the library. The meeting also included electing officers.
Eunice Rotary Club speakers Wednesday, and guest of Elizabeth Bergeron a Rotorian, were Angela Fontenot, director of marketing at Savoy Cancer Center, Dr. Paul Zhang and Connie Brignac, RN, Oncology manager. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotary Club speakers Wednesday, and guest of Elizabeth Bergeron a Rotorian, were Angela Fontenot, director of marketing at Savoy Cancer Center, Dr. Paul Zhang and Connie Brignac, RN, Oncology manager. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Savoy Cancer Center touts its local treatment

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
Guest speakers from Savoy Cancer Center in Mamou touted the benefits of their close-to-home cancer treatment. The Rotary Club welcomed guest speakers Dr. Paul Zhang, M.D., of medical oncology and hematology, Angela Fontenot, director of marketing and SIPS Foundation; and Connie Brignac, R.N.

FEMA changes said to be coming

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
By Harlan Kirgan Editor Disaster-prone states like Louisiana have a love-hate relationship with FEMA. When a hurricane strikes leaving a trail of destruction, the financial assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is welcome.
Sam Fulton, right, vice president of governmental affairs for Allegiance Health Management, and David ngram, CEO of Acadian Medical Center, attended a St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sam Fulton, right, vice president of governmental affairs for Allegiance Health Management, and David ngram, CEO of Acadian Medical Center, attended a St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish ordinance aims to help Eunice hospital (Download list of hospitals)

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Council in a special meeting amended an ordinance that allows Acadian Medical Center to participate in a program that enhances Medicaid payments. St.
Interim LSU President Matt Lee, left, shares a light moment with Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, at the AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 116th annual field day June 24. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Interim LSU President Matt Lee, left, shares a light moment with Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, at the AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 116th annual field day June 24. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Field day highlights advancements at AgCenter Rice Research Station

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
With harvest season rapidly approaching, rice farmers took a break from their own fields and converged on those at the LSU AgCenter H.
xVieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music. The free programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and continue in July. The center is located t 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

xVieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music. The free programs are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and continue in July. The center is located t 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Rendezvous in the Prairie

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 27, 2025
Vieille Maniere musicians, from left, Josh Elkins and Kevin Hilbun perform at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s Rendezvous in the Prairie on Thursday. The program on the center’s front porch stage is an hour of performance and information about the music.