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Ville Platte hospital was a ‘crowning jewel’

Ardoin’s Sanitarium in Ville Platte had been “one of the most amazing hospitals of its kind” before it was leveled by fire on March 2, 1937. The fire was discovered about 2:30 a.m.

The history of executive orders

What do the Peace Corps, desegregation of the military, and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II have in common? They were all established by presidential executive orders, or EOs.

Which utterances do you most regret?

“I’ll just have me a little heart attack.” Years before Fred Sanford started his manipulative chest-clutching, I utilized that phrase whenever I wanted to get my childish way.

Eunice bust yields fentanyl valued at $15.6K, $835 in cash

A major drug bust in Eunice seized $8 in cash and nearly 3 ounces of fentanyl valued at $15,600, according to a news release from St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, Feb. 13 Terrus Rico Arvie, 40, 800 block of NE Railroad Avenue, Ville Platte. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Arthur “AB” Berchman J. Richard

Arthur “AB” Berchman J. Richard passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Stephen Pellesier Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Anthony Fontenot, Sr.

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of announces his passing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Keiley Dicks, 25, 100 block of Tamaran Loop, Eunice. Resisting an officer, resisting by refusing to identify, interfering with law enforcement investigation.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Feb. 12 12:41 a.m. Disturbance reported in the 400 block of North St. Joseph. 12:58 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with severe damage to the bumper and driver side parked at Walnut at Tri Parish Electrical.

News notes

Annual Taster’s Choice set for Feb. 26 The 14th annual Taster’s Choice is coming up soon. This major fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus.