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Rice acres are expected to stay about the same in 2025. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Rice acres are expected to stay about the same in 2025. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

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Depressed commodity prices likely to keep farm margins tight

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
As farmers begin making plans for the upcoming growing season, many are bracing for the likelihood of another year marked by tight margins. “Production costs for 2025 are estimated to decrease for the second consecutive year, which is good news,” said LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto.
The 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will be held in Eunice in March. The week was announced at the Eunice city council meeting on Tuesday with a proclamation. From left, are Jeane Solis, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots; Mayor Scott Fontenot; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member; and Herb Wiltz, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will be held in Eunice in March. The week was announced at the Eunice city council meeting on Tuesday with a proclamation. From left, are Jeane Solis, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots; Mayor Scott Fontenot; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member; and Herb Wiltz, Louisiana Folk Roots Board member. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Balfa Week coming to Lakeview

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The 22nd annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will begin with a pre-Camp Louisiana French language immersion activity on March 24 hosted at the National Park Service’s “Acadian Culture Center” in Eunice. Balfa Week continues March 25 to 28 at Lakeview RV Park in Eunice.

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Suit on jail costs proves contentious

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A lawsuit filed by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard asking for a district court declaratory judgment on jail costs was contentious from the start. But the process itself may prove difficult. On Dec. 13 a motion was filed to recuse all 27 Judicial District judges from hearing the lawsuit.

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Violent crime arrests down in 2024

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Violent crime arrests in Eunice were down in 2024 compared to 2023 according to a report released by Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef for Tuesday’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. LeBouef pointed out there were 1,274 more traffic stops in 2024 compared to 2023.
Shirley Vige, CPA of Vige, Tujague & Noel, opens an audit report at Tueday’s Eunice city council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Shirley Vige, CPA of Vige, Tujague & Noel, opens an audit report at Tueday’s Eunice city council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Audit finds city books healthy

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Auditor Shirley Vige possibly saved the best for last during his presentation of the annual audit the City of Eunice financial books. When the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2024, the city’s General Fund had a cash balance of $8,226,295.

Grand jurors indict two for homicides

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre reported on Tuesday two Grand Jury indictments. Mark Anthony Riggins was indicted for the second-degree murder of Marcus James Henry. On Sept. 28, 2024, Henry was found on the 800 block of St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Gary Paul Wilson, 63, 100 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Theft.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 14 8:04 a.m. Caller said that his daughter stole money from his checking account. 10:14 a.m. Disturbance and noise complaint in the 900 block of Williams. 11:27 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
Wednesday, January 15, 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. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jamie Lance Babineaux, 50, 400 block of Bayou Drive, Port Barre.