News
Myra Miller
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Thursday, July 24
Amy Simien, 40, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. False reporting.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
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, July 24
There were two traffic stops between 9:15 p.m. until 2:19 a.m. Friday, July 25.
Officer A.
Monday, July 28, 2025
News notes
Myra Miller
Soccer registration is now open
The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45.
Registration continues until Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.
Monday, July 28, 2025
John Blanchard Jr.
Myra Miller
John Blanchard, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 57. No Services have been planned at this time.
Monday, July 28, 2025
Policy for graduating with honors to change
Rebecca Chaisson
By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
The designations for valedictorian, salutatorian and historian for graduating classes in St.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Holding up a radiosonde, a weather instrument, and a weather balloon are John Pucheu and Van Reed. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Weather balloons are a basic tool in the weather forecasting service
Rebecca Chaisson
A National Weather Service meteorologist spoke about weather balloons and the danger of lightning to Eunice Rotary Club members.
Doug Cramer, of the Weather Service’s Lake Charles office, even brought a weather balloon to the Wednesday meeting.
Friday, July 25, 2025
M.P. Hayes, an LSU AgCenter water quality expert, demonstrates a small, remote-controlled boat that can gather data to help monitor pond conditions. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)
Cloudy skies and cool research: AgCenter field day covers horticulture innovations
Rebecca Chaisson
From turfgrass to tea production and rain gardens to robotics, there was something for just about everyone at the LSU AgCenter’s annual horticulture field day July 18.
Friday, July 25, 2025
How friendly is your garden soil?
Rebecca Chaisson
From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club
Friendly soil structure is one of the most overlooked features of garden soil. Great garden soil is only about 50% dirt; the other parts are air and water. Friendly soil provides access to air, nutrients, and growth for tender roots.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Sparse canopies on trees that normally have dense canopies often suffer from some type of health issue. These trees may pose additional risks during a storm. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)
Give your trees a checkup before peak hurricane season
Rebecca Chaisson
Hurricane season is ramping up. In Louisiana, we know the drill: It’s time to pick up some extra canned goods and batteries, make sure the generator cranks and think over evacuation plans.
But your checklist may be missing one important item: the trees in your yard.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Tips sought about bomb threat at Rayne nursing home
Rebecca Chaisson
The Rayne Police Department is investigating a bomb threat that occurred at The Ellington of Rayne Nursing Home located at 308 Amelia St. on July 16, at about 8 p.m.
An unknown male suspect phoned the facility stating there was a bomb in your building before disconnecting the call.
Friday, July 25, 2025