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Day of Prayer scheduled Saturday

The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.

Christmas events begin Thursday at Community Garden, concert

Today is the big day for community Christmas events in Eunice beginning at 5 p.m. with the fourth annual Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. The event featuring activities for children and treats is held at the community garden, 2101 W. Ash St., Eunice.

Eunice man’s 40-year sentence for shooting upheld

Xavier Watson was convicted of attempted second-degree murder after one hour of deliberation by a St. Landry Parish jury in February for shooting a 14-year-old twice in the abdomen on May 4, 2022. Watson appealed his conviction and on Nov. 27 the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal rejected the appeal.

The crazy attempt to ban birthright citizenship

There have been some interesting discussions about birthright citizenship, intensified by Donald Trump’s election a few weeks ago.

‘The Year Without A Santa Claus’ turns 50?

As a Baby Boomer, I looked on with bemusement; but Dec. 10, 1974, was a cultural milestone for the oldest members of Generation X. That’s when ABC premiered the Rankin/Bass Productions animated Christmas special “The Year Without A Santa Claus” (a.k.a.

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. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Bernadine Lobene Simon, 24, 700 block of North Soileau Road, Ville Platte. Obstruction of justice, bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Dec. 2 Jakazian Stewart, 23, 1000 block of N. JN Road, Mamou. Bench warrant. Tristan Harris, 18, 1500 block of West Peach, Eunice. Possession of Schedule I.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Dec. 3 7:17 a.m. Caller in the 1000 block of West Park requested removal of a subject. 7:39 a.m. Report of a trash truck that took down a cable line near the 300 block of North 9th. 7:58 a.m.

Devena “Dee” Deshotels Moody

EUNICE-Devena “Dee” Deshotels Moody of Eunice passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 100. At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, December 6, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m.

Woman says she raped her minor children

A 31-year-old woman arrived at the St. Landry Parish Jail on Sunday and confessed to physically and sexually abusing her children, both under the age of four, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.