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Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier

Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier

Rep. DeViller is commencement speaker at LSUE

Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier will deliver the commencement address at LSUE’s Fall 2024 Graduation ceremonies on Dec. 20. DeVillier serves as the 70th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
At the Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, are speaker Linus Jordan, and club members Donald Mayeux and Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

At the Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, are speaker Linus Jordan, and club members Donald Mayeux and Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Queen Cinema is a family affair

It’s a family affair at the Queen Cinema now. Linus Jordan, Marcia Denise Jordan Gordan, Roxanne Jordan Dukes and James “Peaches” Jordan, all siblings, are the new owners of the Queen Cinema. Linus Jordan was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting, and the guest of Rotarian Dr.
Jane Ainsley Rothschild, an Extension Support Specialist Seed to Supper Program Assistant Horticulture Section, from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Ithaca, New York, attended the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. Rothschild wrote articles about community gardens in Louisiana. She is with Randy Miller, director of the Eunice Community Garden. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Jane Ainsley Rothschild, an Extension Support Specialist Seed to Supper Program Assistant Horticulture Section, from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Ithaca, New York, attended the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. Rothschild wrote articles about community gardens in Louisiana. She is with Randy Miller, director of the Eunice Community Garden. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Community Garden featured in guide to rural gardens in the La.

The Eunice Community Garden is included in a magazine featuring five community gardens in Louisiana and information for garden managers. “Positive stories of rural Southern communities are frequently overlooked by scientific literature, media, and the news.
St. Landry Parish Council member Timmy Lejeune stands by a possible use of the old Lawtell High School property after Wednesday’s meeting where its purchase was approved. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Timmy Lejeune stands by a possible use of the old Lawtell High School property after Wednesday’s meeting where its purchase was approved. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council agrees to buy former golf course, old Lawtell High School

The St. Landry Parish Council agreed to buy the former Indian Hills Country Club in Opelousas and the abandoned Lawtell High School during a special meeting on Wednesday.
The New World screwworm is the larvae of the fly Cochliomyia hominivorax. It was recently detected in Mexico near the Guatemala border and could have devastating impacts on livestock and wildlife in the United States, said Christine Navarre, LSU AgCenter extension veterinarian. Adobe Stock photo

The New World screwworm is the larvae of the fly Cochliomyia hominivorax. It was recently detected in Mexico near the Guatemala border and could have devastating impacts on livestock and wildlife in the United States, said Christine Navarre, LSU AgCenter extension veterinarian. Adobe Stock photo

Livestock, wildlife threatened by New World screwworm

As many know, typical fly larvae, or maggots, only feed on dead tissue. But that is not the case of the New World screwworm larvae, which feed on live tissue.

Winter flower outdoor planters brighten gloomy days

While winter often brings a temporary halt to many gardens, outdoor planters with beautiful winter flowers can brighten up any gloomy day. A mixture of texture, color, and height is the best way to create a striking planter. There are many brightly colored winter flowers that do well in planters.
Anna Timmerman, left, an LSU AgCenter horticulture agent in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes, recently was a guest on a Get It Growing TV segment about citrus. Get It Growing is hosted by AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg, right. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Anna Timmerman, left, an LSU AgCenter horticulture agent in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes, recently was a guest on a Get It Growing TV segment about citrus. Get It Growing is hosted by AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg, right. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Plant citrus when the time is right for your location

Citrus trees are abundant at retail garden centers during fall and early winter. They make beautiful holiday gifts, and they are one of the most popular types of fruit to grow in Louisiana home gardens.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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. Thursday, Dec. 12 Nancy Williams, 58, 1600 block of W. Vine Street, Opelousas. Probation/parole violation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 11 2:00 a.m. Caller in the 1300 block of West Vine said she believes she hears something around her home. 8:06 a.m. 911 caller reported a wreck at West Laurel and South 2nd.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Evangeline economic group proposed The Evangeline Economic Development Authority (EEDA) inaugural meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the South Louisiana Community College C.B. Coreil Campus, 1124 Vocational Dr, Ville Platte.