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Gaura has dense foliage at its base and tall, delicate stems that bear small flowers. Steffi Dark Rose gaura features pink flowers on shorter plants.

Gaura has dense foliage at its base and tall, delicate stems that bear small flowers. Steffi Dark Rose gaura features pink flowers on shorter plants.

Gaura is a superstar in pollinator gardens

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even better?
William “Barry” Landreneau, Sr.

William “Barry” Landreneau, Sr.

William “Barry” Landreneau, Sr.

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
William “Barry” Landreneau, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the age of 62. No Services have been planned at this time.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 14 David Benoit, 72, 700 block of Faris, Eunice. Negligent injuring, dogs at large, 3 counts, cruelty to animals, 3 counts.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 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. Wednesday, May 14 There were 6 traffic stops between the hours of 2:28 a.m. until 7:19 p.m. Officer C.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, May 15 Leroy Mose, 17, 400 block of E. Gordon Street, Washington. Simple assault. Arrested by Washington Police.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Barefoot Sunday at Unity Church of God There will be a Youth Ministry shoe drive, “Barefoot Sunday” from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday at Unity Church of God in Christ. The church is located at 1220 East Maple Avenue in Eunice. The public is invited to donate shoes.
James Wallace Thibodeaux

James Wallace Thibodeaux

James Wallace Thibodeaux

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2025
IOTA– It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Wallace Thibodeaux announces his passing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home at the age of 76. At James’ request, there will be no services.

Childhood TV idols went full-throttle left

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
“Little House on the Prairie” was never one of my favorite television shows for a very specific reason: The series of books about a pioneer girl and her family, written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was in fact one of my favorite pieces of literature.
Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)

Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)

Bayou Des Cannes debris removal

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Debris was removed from Bayou Des Cannes on Monday and Tuesday by St. Landry Parish Government crews. Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard said three truck loads of debris were removed and the job is not done. The photo was taken on U.S. 190 west of Eunice. (Submitted photo)