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From left at the LSU Alexandria downtown campus on Friday are Heather Perilloux, LSUE surgical technology instructor; Renee Guillory, LSUE surgical technology program director; Jeff Langston, LSUA dean of the College of Health and Human Services; Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA chancellor; and Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSUE Chancellor. (Submitted photo)

From left at the LSU Alexandria downtown campus on Friday are Heather Perilloux, LSUE surgical technology instructor; Renee Guillory, LSUE surgical technology program director; Jeff Langston, LSUA dean of the College of Health and Human Services; Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA chancellor; and Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSUE Chancellor. (Submitted photo)

LSUE, LSUA launch Surgical Technology Program partnership

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ALEXANDRIA — LSU Eunice and LSU Alexandria unveiled its surgical technology partnership with a ribbon cutting ceremony in downtown Alexandria on Nov. 22. The two universities welcomed several local dignitaries and organizations with a tour of the LSUE satellite facility in central Louisiana.

State takes the lead with sales tax rate

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Ella Ray LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – It’s not often that Louisiana leads the country in any category. But for several years, the state has gone above and beyond in one category: sales tax.

Eunice News turkey contest winners named

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Eunice News and participating businesses gave away 20 turkeys in a drawing. Turkey’s are to be picked up at Champagnes by 7 p.m. Friday. The winners are: Melanie Guillory - G & H Seed. Randy Cooper - B&B Drive Thru. Russell Cormier - EB Feucht & Son. Chloe Warner - DC’s Sportsbar & Steakhouse.
A bin of turkeys ready for Thanksgiving at Super 1 in Eunice on Monday.

A bin of turkeys ready for Thanksgiving at Super 1 in Eunice on Monday.

Traditional Thanksgiving meal price drops

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Keely Ana Dillon Louisiana Farm Bureau BATON ROUGE— Although grocery prices remain high historically nationwide, they have dropped for a second year in a row. Louisiana consumers will spend even less this Thanksgiving.
The St. Edmund Blue Jays had reason to celebrate after a 78-37 win over St. Martin’s-Episcopal at home on Friday. The Blue Jays travel to Vermilion Catholic of Abbeville this Friday in a quarter-final contest. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

The St. Edmund Blue Jays had reason to celebrate after a 78-37 win over St. Martin’s-Episcopal at home on Friday. The Blue Jays travel to Vermilion Catholic of Abbeville this Friday in a quarter-final contest. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Blue Jays advance with 78-37 win

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The train keeps rolling for the record-setting St. Edmund Blue Jays. Underrated by polls for most of the season, the No. 8-seed is beginning to demand respect after taking the No. 9-seeded St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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, Nov. 27 Keith Jackson, 33, 100 block of Armand Street, Plaucheville.Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.
Waven G. Boone

Waven G. Boone

Waven G. Boone

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Waven G. Boone. A talented and loved person known for his kind, generous, and humorous personality, peacefully left us on September 30, 2024. Waven was born in L’Anse Meg, Louisiana on April 7, 1945.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Reggie Barras, 43, 3800 block of Soileau Road, Basile. Probation violation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 26 7:49 a.m. 911 caller said a subject in a pick up truck almost ran her off of the roadway multiple times. Subject turned from Hwy. 190 onto South Bobcat. 10:05 a.m.