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Deola Arnaud Deshotel

Deola Arnaud Deshotel

Deola Arnaud Deshotel

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Deola Arnaud Deshotel, a beloved member of Eunice, Louisiana, left this world on June 10, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of her cherished family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Russell August Depril

Russell August Depril

Russell August Depril

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Russell August Depril passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life will be held from 110 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
Christine Flowers

Christine Flowers

In defense of opposing drag queen story hour

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
From my earliest childhood, I attended the Mummer’s Parade in Philadelphia every New Year’s day, watching husky fellows with banjos, full-face makeup and glitter sashay down Broad Street. It’s a tradition that, while difficult to explain to out-of-towners, is near and dear to our Quaker City hearts.
Nik Kowsar

Nik Kowsar

Real Bill of Rights: Freedom from medical bills

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
It was June 4th of 2024 when a sharp, excruciating pain under my right ribs introduced itself — because clearly, my body thought I needed a dramatic plot twist. After a night that made every nightmare I’d ever had look like a Disney short, we dragged ourselves to the doctor’s office.
Dr. Tina Stefanski, center, Medical Director, and Debra Feller, R.N., Maternal Child Health Coordinator, Region 4, Louisiana Department of Public Health, were guest speakers at the recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club. They were welcomed to the meeting by Club President Ann Mire. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Dr. Tina Stefanski, center, Medical Director, and Debra Feller, R.N., Maternal Child Health Coordinator, Region 4, Louisiana Department of Public Health, were guest speakers at the recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club. They were welcomed to the meeting by Club President Ann Mire. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Child water safety, infant deaths focus for state health experts

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Louisiana has the second-highest drowning rate in the United States for children. And that’s a statistic that can be easily improved upon, according to Dr. Tina Stefanski, Region 4 Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Public Health.
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot

Mayor seeks volunteers

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Mayor Scott Fontenot asked for volunteers to serve in several city positions during the city council meeting Tuesday. The meeting was marked by what is coming this month, particularly a budget for the next fiscal year and amending the current budget.

Parish sales tax collections continue to drop

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
St. Landry Parish year-to-date sales tax collections continue to slide below those of a year ago, according to statistics released Tuesday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. In May, parish sales tax collections totaled $42,696,688, down $1,476,603 or 3.

Senate adds $1.2B to state budget bill

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Julie O’Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator The Louisiana Legislature’s leaders want to spend $1.2 billion that would typically be deposited into a state savings account on infrastructure, economic development and technology upgrades. State lawmakers are expected to send Gov.
Andrew Morrison

Andrew Morrison

Yearlong escapee captured

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Eunice Police have recaptured Andrew Morrison, aka Bumper, 47, of Eunice, who has been on the run since May of 2024 when he escaped custody while being treated at a local hospital. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said police acted on Sunday from an anonymous tip on Morrison’s whereabouts.