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Would it kill you to buy some antiques?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 28, 2025

Besides the omnipresence of cellphones (“those little machines”), my mother’s greatest frustration in her final years was the sluggishness of the antiques market.

Trees and shrubs form the foundation of a landscape. Carefully choosing and placing these plants will help you build a landscape that suits your tastes and needs. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

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Tips to create a low-maintenance landscape

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 28, 2025

As easy as 1-2-3? There’s no such thing as a low-maintenance landscape in Louisiana, but these steps can lighten the burden. Picture this: a lush landscape brimming with plants that stay attractive year-round without you, the gardener, having to lift a finger.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 25 1:39 a.m. Caller in the 1900 block of West Oak said she heard noises near her home and now her dog is barking. 4:52 a.m.

Karl Wayne Fontenot

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Karl Wayne Fontenot

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Karl Wayne Fontenot passed away peacefully at his home in Prairieville, on Monday, February 24th, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1943, in Eunice to Weston & Geraldine Fontenot.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Feb. 27 Adajah Ceasar, 18, 200 block of Hill, Eunice. Criminal damage to property.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 27, 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, Feb. 27 Cory Jacob Vidrine, 44, 1000 block of Dejean Street, Washington. Possession of Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby

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Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Adam “Doug” Douglas Huckaby, 80, of Matthews, NC passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born in Eunice, LA on March 29, 1944, to the late Theo Huckaby and Hilda Thibodeaux Huckaby.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Rotary Club seeks nominations The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.

Austin G. Smith

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Austin G. Smith

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Austin G. Smith announces his passing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at St.

The crowd during the 2024 Mardi Gras at Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street in Eunice.

Eunice Mardi Gras schedule

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice has announced its Mardi Gras schedule. The Mardi Gras festivities is a five-day celebration.