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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, March 24, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 20 Destini Charlie, 28, 2500 block of Marilee Lane, Houston, Texas. Warrant, failure to appear. Anique Whitehurst, 43, 1200 block of Rose, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, March 24, 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. Thursday, March 20 There were 21 traffic stops from 6 a.m. Thursday until 3:45 a.m., Friday, March 21.
Jo Ann Miller

Jo Ann Miller

Jo Ann Miller

Myra Miller
Monday, March 24, 2025
Jo Ann Miller, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Jennings Rehabilitation Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1950 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jo Ann was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School.

Tips to get your crepe myrtle into shape

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 21, 2025
From the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Crepe myrtles bloom on new growth, so pruning should be done before new growth starts in February or March. Due to the recent heavy freeze Eunice experienced; it would be a good idea to see if the plant is still alive.
LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook observes an ant mound at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge.

LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook observes an ant mound at the AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge.

Two-step your way to getting fire ants under control

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 21, 2025
Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing, and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes. It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of another sign of the changing seasons: fire ants. As temperatures warm, fire ants become more active.
The grand opening and ribbing-cutting ceremony of Basile State Bank, located at 1617 Hwy. 190 in Eunice, was held Thursday. Bank employees, bank officers, directors, Eunice Advisory board members were on hand, as well as Mayor Scott Fontenot, public city officials, St. Landry Parish Government officials, Chamber of Commerce president and members, family and friends. Refreshments of cake, cookies, drinks and a jambalaya was served. The bank officially opened its doors on Nov. 20, 2024. Dave Johnson is chairm

The grand opening and ribbing-cutting ceremony of Basile State Bank, located at 1617 Hwy. 190 in Eunice, was held Thursday. Bank employees, bank officers, directors, Eunice Advisory board members were on hand, as well as Mayor Scott Fontenot, public city officials, St. Landry Parish Government officials, Chamber of Commerce president and members, family and friends. Refreshments of cake, cookies, drinks and a jambalaya was served. The bank officially opened its doors on Nov. 20, 2024. Dave Johnson is chairm

Celebration at Basile State Bank’s new location

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 21, 2025
The grand opening and ribbing-cutting ceremony of Basile State Bank, located at 1617 Hwy. 190 in Eunice, was held Thursday. Bank employees, bank officers, directors, Eunice Advisory board members were on hand, as well as Mayor Scott Fontenot, public city officials, St.

Did Tonton invent ladies’ hats?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 21, 2025
I’ve confessed before that I enjoy picking through old cookbooks, especially those about Louisiana cuisine. Part of the reason I like them is that they are filled with interesting recipes, but I also like them because they can tell us something about the place and time that they come from.

The world needs more children

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 21, 2025
It’s a growing concern that world leaders, economists and even Pope Francis have warned about: people aren’t having enough children. Across the globe, birth rates are plummeting below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, the minimum needed to maintain a stable population.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 21, 2025
Marriage The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, March 12 Landon Lair Johnston and Madelyn Rene Danna, both of Leonville. Eduardo Benjamin Amaya Limas and Laura Kristibell Garcia Perez.