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Trunk or Treat scene from 2023 at LSUE.

Trunk or Treat scene from 2023 at LSUE.

LSUE holds Trunk or Treat Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 25, 2024
LSU Eunice will hold its fifth annual “Trunk or Treat” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The free community event is at the LSU Eunice campus grounds.

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Early voting is on pace to exceed vote of 4 years ago

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 25, 2024
The early voting pace in St. Landry Parish is on pace to exceed that of four years ago when there was another national presidential race that time Donald Trump versus Joseph Biden. As of Thursday, early voting in the parish totaled 9,220 for an average of 1,537 votes per day.

LSUE fall enrollment continues to soar

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 25, 2024
Louisiana State University Eunice is continuing its trend of growing enrollment with another record-breaking fall this semester.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 24, 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. 24 Kaiden Ray Joseph Lobrano, 19, 1000 block of N. 4th Street, Eunice.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Kaiden Lobrano, 19, 1000 block of North 4th, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 23 12:24 a.m. Caller said she is trying to close a door and there is a subject passed out on the bathroom floor. 12:45 a.m. Subject causing a disturbance in the area of Berke Manuel Road. 8:27 a.m.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Anniversary concert at First United Methodist Church The dynamic duo of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church as part of the 130th anniversary celebration. The church is located at 501 S. 5th St., Eunice. The concert is to be held at 6 p.m.

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St. Landry public school costs detailed in report

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
St. Landry Parish School Board members were presented with a spreadsheet of estimated costs to operate its school sites during a Board retreat on Saturday. The highest cost per student was at North Central High School at $16,754.99. There were 244 students at North Central.
St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, left, and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto at Saturday’s Board retreat to discuss consolidation. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, left, and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto at Saturday’s Board retreat to discuss consolidation. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School futures outlined at School Board retreat

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A few St. Landry Parish public schools will close and some will be repurposed if recommendations made during a School Board retreat are implemented. While most schools will not be changed, the fate of a few remains up in the air.
Candice Soileau of Eunice, at right, is getting ready to early vote at Eunice City Hall. Assisting her is Commissioner Cheryl Martin.

Candice Soileau of Eunice, at right, is getting ready to early vote at Eunice City Hall. Assisting her is Commissioner Cheryl Martin.

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Early voting tops 1,000 in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Early voting at the Eunice City Hall reached 1,042 at the end of voting on Tuesday. The voting includes the presidential contest between Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Early voting for the Nov.