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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries map showing three locations of chronic wasting disease (CWD) positive captive deer in pens permitted by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries map showing three locations of chronic wasting disease (CWD) positive captive deer in pens permitted by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Deer in St. Landry Parish pen test positive for CWD

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is alerting the public of three additional chronic wasting disease (CWD) positive captive deer in pens permitted by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). The recent detections in Concordia, St.
Christine Adele Brown

Christine Adele Brown

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Christine Adele Brown

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Christine “Christy” Adele Brown passed away on January 30, 2025. Born on August 7, 1973 in Eunice, Louisiana, to Bruce and Judy Brown, Christy grew up in a large and loving family. She attended both St. Edmund’s and Eunice High School.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Dustin Sonnier, 27, 200 block of MLK, Port Barre. Contempt of court. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Johnathan Vidrine, 49, 200 block of Bradley, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Feb. 5 12:09 a.m. Traffic stop in the 1300 block of West Magnolia. 12:21 a.m. Caller from Eunice Inn reported a noise complaint on the balcony side near the entrance. 12:35 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 6, 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. 6 Leonard Arnold Brown, 40, 800 block of St. Charles Street, Opelousas. Criminal damage to property.
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News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 6, 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.
Yvonne Miller

Yvonne Miller

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Yvonne Miller

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 6, 2025
IOTA-With heavy hearts, the family of Yvonne Miller announces her passing on February 4, 2025, at her home in Iota, at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota, with burial to follow in the St.

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Duck Dynasty gets another shot at TV fame

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Have you heard the news? This is big. Really big. In just a matter of weeks, Duck Dynasty will return to TV on the A&E network.
An illustration shows how runoff from river basins leads to hypoxic “dead zones” in the Gulf of Mexico. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration video capture)

An illustration shows how runoff from river basins leads to hypoxic “dead zones” in the Gulf of Mexico. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration video capture)

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Reaching Gulf dead zone reduction goals will cost $7B, study finds

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
New research on the cost of reducing the Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone places a $7 billion dollar annual price tag on reaching the Environmental Protection Agency’s goals.