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Kelli Bumpus, right, administrative director for graduate medical education with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, speaks with LSUE administrators John Hamlin, left, and Chad Jones at Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Hamlin is vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and Jones is institutional liaison. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Kelli Bumpus, right, administrative director for graduate medical education with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, speaks with LSUE administrators John Hamlin, left, and Chad Jones at Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Hamlin is vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and Jones is institutional liaison. (Photo by Myra Miller)

College prepares community doctors

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
Preparing physicians was the topic Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. Kelli Bumpus, administrative director for graduate medical education with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. was the speaker.

Large election turnout predicted, polls open Tuesday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
A voter turnout greater than the 69% experienced four years ago in the presidential race is anticipated by Byron Stelly, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters. About 25% of the parish’s 58,117 registered voters cast ballots by Wednesday, he stated.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-Louisiana, was guest speaker for the Tuesday meeting of the Rotary Club of Crowley. Cassidy spoke about his bipartisan Infrastructure Ball and touched on a few other topics of interest (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-Louisiana, was guest speaker for the Tuesday meeting of the Rotary Club of Crowley. Cassidy spoke about his bipartisan Infrastructure Ball and touched on a few other topics of interest (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Cassidy stresses bipartisan success

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
For a partnership to be successful, all of the partners must work together for a common goal. “We are a partnership,” said U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., in opening his address before the Rotary Club of Crowley Tuesday. First elected to the U.S.
Eunice High School honor graduates stand for recognition during the 2024 graduation ceremony. According to the Louisiana Department of Education Eunice High School had a 95% graduation rate in 2022-2023, which was the highest in St. Landry Parish. (Photo Myra Miller)

Eunice High School honor graduates stand for recognition during the 2024 graduation ceremony. According to the Louisiana Department of Education Eunice High School had a 95% graduation rate in 2022-2023, which was the highest in St. Landry Parish. (Photo Myra Miller)

Eunice High leads parish graduation rates

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released graduation data Thursday for the 2022-2023 school year. The state’s overall cohort graduation rate increased and is now above 83%. The 2022-2023 cohort graduation rate is 83.2%, up from 82.7% the previous year. Eunice High School topped St.
SaDavion Matthew George

SaDavion Matthew George

Man, 19, faces 4 attempted first-degree murder counts

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, October 31, 2024
A 19-year-old Scott man faces four counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with a March 2023 drive-by shooting. SaDavion Matthew George was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on Oct. 28 on the charges.
Terry Carrier

Terry Carrier

Terry Carrier

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 31, 2024
EUNICE–With heavy hearts, the family of Terry Carrier announces his passing on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home in Eunice at the age of 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.
Janice Taylor Stout

Janice Taylor Stout

Janice Taylor Stout

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Janice Taylor Stout passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the age of 74 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at (time pending) on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father John Dugas Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 31, 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. Thursday, Oct. 31 Adam Laborde, 34, 300 block of Willow Drive, Cottonport, LA. Hold for Marksville Police Department. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Dustin Sonnier, 27, 300 block of Rodney, Eunice. Bench warrant. John Miller, 63, Ulysse, Eunice. Probation violation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 30 1:01 a.m. Caller reported a suspicious person in the area of the 100 block of South 11th. 1:15 a.m. Suspicious subject on a bicycle near the 100 block of Mamie. 1:28 a.m.