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Noem should look right for her job

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
This might appear to be a frivolous observation, given other issues that have hit the headlines over the past few days, but I have a big problem with the secretary of Homeland Security’s wardrobe.

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Bennett Johnston was a special politician

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
As is the case in just about any profession, you will find members who are either work horses, or show horses. That is certainly true with those who go into the field of politics. Particularly those coming from the state of Louisiana.
The First United Methodist Church, 501, S. 5th St., Eunice, invites the public to visit a prayer garden behind the church through Easter. The garden features stations of the cross for a walk with Jesus.(Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The First United Methodist Church, 501, S. 5th St., Eunice, invites the public to visit a prayer garden behind the church through Easter. The garden features stations of the cross for a walk with Jesus.(Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Stations of the Cross

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The First United Methodist Church, 501, S. 5th St., Eunice, invites the public to visit a prayer garden behind the church through Easter. The garden features stations of the cross for a walk with Jesus.(Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Acadia Parish voters approve 1% road tax

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Voters in the rural areas of Acadia Parish approved the renewal of a 1-cent sales tax to fund maintenance and construction of parish-owned roads and bridges for the next 15 years.

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St. Landry Parish voters were in a ‘no’ mood

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
All four state constitutional amendments were rejected by St. Landry Parish voters on Saturday and votes threw in a “No” vote on a tax renewal in Fire District 3.
Monday Morning’s tornado destroyed this recreational vehicle in Grand Prairie. (Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Government)

Monday Morning’s tornado destroyed this recreational vehicle in Grand Prairie. (Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Government)

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Tornado hit Grand Prairie

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A pre-dawn tornado struck Grand Prairie on Monday as a storm blasted through St. Landry Parish. The National Weather Service reported the tornado touched down at 4:21 a.m. and on the ground for about 1.8 miles until 4:24 a.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 1 Oterraius Mason, 29, 100 block of North Beulah, Eunice. Domestic abuse with strangulation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 2, 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. Tuesday, April 1 There were 9 traffic stops between the hours of 3:28 a.m. until 8:52 p.m. Officer C.