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Crawfish weathered freeze

As south Louisiana begins to thaw out after the historic arctic blast and double-digit inches of snowfall in many crawfish-producing parishes, many are wondering if there will be a repeat of 2024 that saw small harvests and high prices due to the previous year’s drought.

Bishop uses her bully pulpit to lecture Trump

When Donald Trump and his family settled down for a prayer service last week as part of the presidential inaugural events, he very likely didn’t expect a lecture from a wannabe member of “The View.” But that’s what he got. Bishop Mariann Budde of the D.C.

Earning big bucks in state government!

How do you put a dollar value on the worth of a public official? Attorneys working full time for the state are often paid more than $400,000 a year. So how do you justify such large increases? The governor has a whole slew of people making $200,000 or more. How about this idea?

Lucille Dupre McGee

A Catholic Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette, LA for Lucille Dupre McGee, 88, who passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Cloverland Park Senior Living in Brentwood, TN.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Damian Williams, 32, unknown address, Eunice. Obstruction of highway, disturbing the peace. Brionka Benjamin, 39, 600 block of King, Opelousas. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 28 1:54 a.m. Customer ran into sign at McDonald’s with vehicle. No injuries. 4:37 a.m. Caller in the area of 9th and Vine near an alley said he heard a subject screaming behind his home. 7:00 a.m.

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. Wednesday, January 29 Paige Makensie Harris, 23, 200 block of Phillips Loop, Palmetto. Domestic abuse battery (strangulation). Arrested by St.

Charles Boone

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Charles Boone announces his passing on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Jan. 27 12:15 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of Lloyd said there is a vehicle in the ditch. Caller said she saw a white female driving the vehicle earlier and drinking. 1:51 a.m.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Jan. 27 Rodney Mitchell, 41, 200 block of Jelk Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery and criminal damage to property. Michael Orebo, 73, 500 block of South MLK, Eunice.