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Simple steps to prepare for disasters

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 30, 2024
September marks National Preparedness Month, serving as a reminder that natural disasters can strike at any moment. Homeowners can take many simple steps to ensure they are ready for potential emergencies and natural disasters.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 29, 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, Aug. 29 Gary Anthony Guidry, 58, 900 block of Hirsch Alley, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Aug. 28 12:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle behind Smoke’s. 12:35 a.m. Several suspicious subjects in front of Super 1 Foods. 1:07 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walmart parking lot. 4:53 a.m.
Ruth Ann Karl

Ruth Ann Karl

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Ruth Ann Karl

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 29, 2024
EUNICE–It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Ann Courville Karl announces her passing on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Eunice. She was 92. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 12 p.m.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Bulb & Blossom meeting set Tuesday The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at the home of Pam Quirk. “Fun With Napkins” will be the program and dinner will be served. Members are reminded that $30 dues will be collected.

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Harris bid as ‘one of us’ fall short

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Kamala Harris has been trying to connect with the little people, the ones in semi-flyover country who might be a little squeamish about her San Francisco liberalism. In just one example, Harris has stated – inaccurately as it turns out – that she paid her way by working at McDonald’s.

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Politicians who are a bit weird

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Do you think that our candidates for national office are weird? That word — “weird” — has become the new attack buzz word for both Democrats and Republicans. So how did all these “weird” attacks begin?

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Lafayette men accused of kidnapping in Sunset area

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Two Lafayette men have been charged with second-degree kidnapping and principal to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in an incident that occurred on June 19.
St. Edmund quarterback Kane West runs with the ball during a scrimmage with Peabody on Aug. 22. Football season is starting today and Friday for the Blue Jays and Eunice High Bobcats. Turn to Page 6A for more scrimmage photos and the annual football preview sections in today’s Eunice News. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund quarterback Kane West runs with the ball during a scrimmage with Peabody on Aug. 22. Football season is starting today and Friday for the Blue Jays and Eunice High Bobcats. Turn to Page 6A for more scrimmage photos and the annual football preview sections in today’s Eunice News. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Football season arrives

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
There’s nothing quite like it, and when the ball is teed up on the last week in August for jamborees it can only mean one thing. High school football is back and the Eunice Bobcats and St.