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Colorful win for VFW

Eunice VFW Post 8971 was represented at its annual State VFW Convention held recently in Alexandria. The post won first place in the state for its Buddy Poppy display. From left, are Brenda Macri, Lort Veillon and Thuy Reber. (Submitted photo)

Former Eunice man killed in plane crash

A former Eunice resident is one of two Acadiana men killed after the single-engine plane they were flying in crashed on a levee June 12. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirmed the pilot, 49-year-old Kirk Bellard, and passenger, 38-year-old Marcus D.

Rice price is promising

An LSU AgCenter economist had good news for rice farmers at the Vermilion Parish rice field day on June 11. “Optimism is high that with recaptured market share in core markets, the outlook for rice is positive from a price standpoint,” said Michael Deliberto.

Staff cuts posed in school budget

St. Landry Parish School Board members held the first of three meetings scheduled to study the school system’s 2019-2020 budget. Six Board members met Thursday at the School Board office, 1013 E. Creswell Lane, Opelousas, to hear a briefing on the budget from Tressa Miller, finance director.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 13 Dionca Latell Miller White, 29, 100 block of Gaspard, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Steven Fontenot, 51, 900 block of Highway 13 North, Eunice. Money warrant.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 13 04:58 Scooter on the road in the 800 block of South Beulah. 07:31 Tree branches on road near Mallet on US. 190. 10:41 Broken windows at Sweet and Sassy, 201 S. 2nd.

Joseph "J.B." Miller

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph “J.B.” Miller announces his passing on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette at the age of 81. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Basile.

Suzanne LaHaye

Suzanne LaHaye passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the age of 71. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Eunice. Reverend Regina Hickman will officiate.

Jean McCormick McManus

Jean McCormick McManus passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the age of 88. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Eunice. Reverend Regina Hickman will officiate.

Victim gave up his wallet but got a bullet in return

A 26-year-old Eunice man was shot in the chest in a robbery at about 2 a.m. today in the 200 block of Jelk, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The victim was outside when he was approached by a black male wearing a hoodie and dreds, Fontenot said.