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Gary Wayne Freeman

Gary Wayne Freeman

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Gary Wayne Freeman

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Gary Wayne Freeman passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 37. Arrangements are pending for Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Bryan Borill

Bryan Borill

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Acadia Parish Police Jury secretary-treasurer resigning

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Bryan Borill, secretary-treasurer for the Acadia Parish Police Jury, has tendered his resignation “for personal reasons” effective Jan. 14, 2025.
An 18-wheeler was coming out onto South East near G&H Seed when the trailer failed at 2:15 p.m. Friday. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “No one was injured, and apparently the trailer collapsed. It was apparently overloaded. No report was done.” (Submitted photo)

An 18-wheeler was coming out onto South East near G&H Seed when the trailer failed at 2:15 p.m. Friday. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “No one was injured, and apparently the trailer collapsed. It was apparently overloaded. No report was done.” (Submitted photo)

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A collapsed 18-wheeler trailer

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
An 18-wheeler was coming out onto South East near G&H Seed when the trailer failed at 2:15 p.m. Friday. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “No one was injured, and apparently the trailer collapsed. It was apparently overloaded. No report was done.” (Submitted photo)
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Dec. 30 4:50 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of West Elm reported theft of a vehicle. 5:42 a.m. Suspicious subjects near Thayer and Harold. 9:48 a.m. Dog complaint in the 600 block of North 5th. 11:10 a.m.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Dec. 30 Shawn Arnaud, 48, 700 block of Tate, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Robin Kordish, 39, 100 block of Dulles, Eunice. Probation.
A crop duster flown by Robert Lejeune of Basile drops water on Nick’s on 2nd at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Eunice firefighters were dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. According to Fire Chief Chaise Brown on Tuesday a cause for the fire had not been established. There were no injuries reported from the fire. Eunice photographer Dwight Jodon captured his stunning image using a video mode on his camera then pulling the still image from it.

A crop duster flown by Robert Lejeune of Basile drops water on Nick’s on 2nd at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Eunice firefighters were dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. According to Fire Chief Chaise Brown on Tuesday a cause for the fire had not been established. There were no injuries reported from the fire. Eunice photographer Dwight Jodon captured his stunning image using a video mode on his camera then pulling the still image from it.

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Looking back on our 2024

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The just passed year of 2024 in Eunice included the demolition of the old Moosa Memorial Hospital, the election of a hometown politician to one of the highest offices in the state and a Saturday fire that left a scar on downtown.

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Trump tweets the merry out of Christmas

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Will somebody please tell Donald Trump he won? I’m sure he’s seen the official results by now. I’m sure he knows he’ll be moving back into the White House on January 20. But he’s still acting like he’s on the campaign trail.

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It is not a dumb idea to buy Greenland

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
President Trump stirred up a hornet’s nest recently as he proposed that the U.S. try to buy Greenland. Many political observers rolled their eyes. Buy another country? Has the Prez thrown out another wacky suggestion and is this really a good idea? Actually, yes.
Wayne Stephen Miller

Wayne Stephen Miller

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Wayne Stephen Miller

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
BASILE–It is with profound sadness that the family of Wayne Stephen Miller announces his passing on December 28, 2024, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. A private graveside service will be held at a later time.
Jimmy "Fred" Ware

Jimmy "Fred" Ware

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Jimmy "Fred" Ware

Myra Miller
Monday, December 30, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Jimmy “Fred” Ware. Jimmy passed away in his sleep at home on December 29, 2024, at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at St.