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Landry signs order to protect utility customers

By Wesley Muller – LA Illuminator Gov.

Birth Announcements

Lena Faye Hebert Abbie Mire and Cohen Hebert of Ville Platte announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Faye Hebert, born at Acadian Medical Center on June 7 at 7:36 p.m weighing 10 pounds and 11 ounces.

Eunice Rotary Club guest speakers

Eunice Rotary Club guest speaker on June 22 was Megan Malmay, Director of Economic Development with One Acadiana, guest of Rotarian Carey Lawson. Pictured top photo from left, One Acadiana President & CEO Troy Wayman, Malmay, Lawson and Rotary Incoming President-Elect Alex Morris.

Senior citizens’ stories fuel Eunice fan drive

When Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne delivered a fan to an elderly couple's home, he expected to leave behind a way to help them stay cool during Louisiana's summer heat. Instead, he left with one of many memories to drive the Eunice City Marshal's Office's annual "Operation Stay Cool" fan drive.

Aguillard says 7 on 7 tourney was a summer success

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor St. Edmund Head Football Coach Jacob Aguillard said the 7 on 7 tournament that his school hosted on Tuesday certainly served its purpose, at least for his team, as he prepares to lead the Blue Jays for the first time this season.

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the moment that it was her first ever home-run! When she passed third base, I yelled, ‘You just hit a grand slam!’” Bertrand said it’s the biggest smile she’s ever seen on the kid. “Her teammates were so excited for her,” the coach continued. “It felt like we had just won a State Championship.

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“We haven’t had that big of a class in a while.” That veteran presence has helped establish a productive atmosphere throughout the offseason. Instead of teaching leadership from scratch, the coaching staff has been able to lean on players who already understand the expectations of the program.

Police remind parents of juvenile curfew following ongoing youth-related incidents

The Eunice Police Department is reminding parents that the city's juvenile curfew remains in effect following a week in which officers responded to numerous incidents involving minors.

Arrest made in cruelty to elderly person case

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Port Barre man on a charge of cruelty to an elderly person following an investigation into alleged abuse involving a family member serving as a caregiver. According to Sheriff Bobby J.

Circle park suspect on hold for Tennessee felony

A report of a suspicious person sleeping at Circle Park last weekend led to the arrest of Dustin Gene Abshire, who was found to be wanted in Tennessee on a felony probation violation warrant. Officers with the Eunice Police Department responded shortly before 7:45 a.m.