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Myra Miller
Monday, February 17, 2025
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.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, February 17, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Heather Reyes, 35, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Dogs running at large. Thursday, Feb. 13 Joshua Guidry, 36, 1600 block of Dudley, Eunice. Contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, February 17, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Feb. 13 7:00 a.m. Traffic stop at Leon and Hwy. 190. 7:27 a.m. Traffic stop near Acadian Medical. 7:41 a.m. Traffic stop at East Laurel, near Dollar General. 8:29 a.m. Traffic stop near Perry Pitre Ford.

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Information sought about lawn equipment theft

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 14, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Damien Morgan come to Crime Stoppers and ask for help with a theft of lawn equipment. On June 20, 2024, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft and theft of lawn equipment at 367 Roxsan Road in Sunset.
Michael Polozola, LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist, stands with his large collection of pecans. He is holding a jar containing nuts from an Elliot pecan tree. Elliot is one of the most popular varieties grown in Louisiana and one Polozola recommends for its disease-resistant qualities.

Michael Polozola, LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist, stands with his large collection of pecans. He is holding a jar containing nuts from an Elliot pecan tree. Elliot is one of the most popular varieties grown in Louisiana and one Polozola recommends for its disease-resistant qualities.

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From tree to table: A guide to growing pecans in La.

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 14, 2025
From the LSU AgCenter There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine. If you’d like to produce your own pecans, November through March is an ideal time to plant these trees.
Layne Miller speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Layne Miller speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Miller lands TV reporter position

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 14, 2025
She thought five years ago that she would become a nurse, but something happened that changed her mind. Layne Miller, a multi-media reporter for KLFY TV-10, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Miller started her job at the news station in June 2024.
St. Landry Parish School Board President Bianca Vedell, center, explains her opposition to a parish school reorganization plan at special meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Also shown, from left, are Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board Vice President Randy Wagley. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board President Bianca Vedell, center, explains her opposition to a parish school reorganization plan at special meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Also shown, from left, are Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board Vice President Randy Wagley. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School Board approves reorganization plan

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 14, 2025
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a reorganization plan on a 11-2 vote at a special meeting on Thursday. The only opposition to the plan during the meeting was voiced by those opposed to closing Washington Elementary School.
A keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup crew in 2023.( File Photo)

A keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup crew in 2023.( File Photo)

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Keep Eunice Beautiful director asks for you help

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 14, 2025
Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful, touted the organization’s recent President’s Circle Award for 2024 from Keep American Beautiful at city council meeting. The volunteer group has won the award every year since its affiliation with Keep America Beautiful, she said.
Adding a carnival season look are four Cajun Mardi Gras Festival queens. They were introduced at the Tuesday Eunicy city council meeting and after the meeting lined up for a photo. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman Chad Andrepont, Teen Cajun Mardi Gras Landri Young, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras; Akashaa Hall, Deb Cajun Mardi Gras Chloe Fontenot, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras Emma-Kate Reed, Alderman Randall Reed, Alderwoman Germaine Simpson and Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux. Mardi Gras is scheduled from Fe

Adding a carnival season look are four Cajun Mardi Gras Festival queens. They were introduced at the Tuesday Eunicy city council meeting and after the meeting lined up for a photo. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman Chad Andrepont, Teen Cajun Mardi Gras Landri Young, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras; Akashaa Hall, Deb Cajun Mardi Gras Chloe Fontenot, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras Emma-Kate Reed, Alderman Randall Reed, Alderwoman Germaine Simpson and Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux. Mardi Gras is scheduled from Fe

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Eunice Mardi Gras royalty

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 14, 2025
Adding a carnival season look are four Cajun Mardi Gras Festival queens. They were introduced at the Tuesday Eunicy city council meeting and after the meeting lined up for a photo.