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Suspect and vehicle in photo released by Eunice Police.

Suspect and vehicle in photo released by Eunice Police.

Eunice porch pirate sought

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
Eunice Police are asking for help in identifying an individual who was captured on video taking a package from a residence on the 500 block of West Vine Avenue, loading it in the rear of a vehicle, and driving off. The incident was reported at 1:24 p.m. on June 12.

Acadia Parish Sheriff: 8 arrested, 6 warrants issued in 4-wheeler, ATV thefts 

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
For the past 8 months, the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has been working a high quantity of vehicle, 4-wheeler and ATV thefts within our parish. These crimes have occurred in various areas of the parish with a large number of these thefts occurring in the northeast portion of the parish.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, June 14, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 13 Korey Soileau, 37, 500 block of Attales Road, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Emmanuel Sorcia, 24, 900 block of Rozas Road, Eunice. Probation violation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, June 14, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, June 13 1:05 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of Viola said her camera went off and started recording but she could not see, and seemed like a bright light. 1:08 a.m.

Eliminate Red Fire Ants without using chemicals

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
There are about 200 different species of fire ants, one is considered invasive and aggressive. Red Fire Ants were accidentally brought to the USA by a ship from South America in the 1920s. Today they often are transported in baled hay or during floods as whole colonies can float during flooding.
Containers 10 gallons and larger are great for production of vegetables.

Containers 10 gallons and larger are great for production of vegetables.

Tiny gardens, big harvests: Growing vegetables in small spaces

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
As land becomes more urbanized and shrinking lot sizes limit outdoor space, growing a garden may feel like an out-of-reach fantasy to many people. Urban and suburban dwellers need not despair, however.
Presidents of the garden clubs of District VII of the state attended the District VII President’s Meeting on June 10 at Reggie’s Downtown of Crowley where they held their meeting under the direction of District VII President Ammy Taylor of Port Barre. In addition to District VII officers in attendance were club presidents, including, front, from left, Donna Baltakis of Eunice, Barbara Morris of Lake Charles, Phyllis Crawford of Oakdale, and Ammy Taylor-District VII President; back row, Anne Jones of Washing

Presidents of the garden clubs of District VII of the state attended the District VII President’s Meeting on June 10 at Reggie’s Downtown of Crowley where they held their meeting under the direction of District VII President Ammy Taylor of Port Barre. In addition to District VII officers in attendance were club presidents, including, front, from left, Donna Baltakis of Eunice, Barbara Morris of Lake Charles, Phyllis Crawford of Oakdale, and Ammy Taylor-District VII President; back row, Anne Jones of Washing

Garden Club presidents meet

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
Presidents of the garden clubs of District VII of the state attended the District VII President’s Meeting on June 10 at Reggie’s Downtown of Crowley where they held their meeting under the direction of District VII President Ammy Taylor of Port Barre.

Beware sophisticated cybersecurity scams

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
Here’s a story that is growing bigger by the day: Cyber scams are on the rise. My elderly family member fell for a common scam a few weeks ago: His screen appeared be locked by “Microsoft” and he was urged to call the number the phony security alert displayed.

You had to point the antenna just right

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
The newspaper proclaimed that “all the wonders of science, except the atom bomb, have now been brought to Eunice” after Everett Vidrine installed a big antenna atop his West Laurel Street home in October 1950, “Residents of this fair city have all the push-button gadgets that their big city...

Confused about phone etiquette?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 14, 2024
“Don’t you dare call me without texting first!” blared a recent headline in the Wall Street Journal. Yes, forget about Taiwan and other potential hot spots; battle lines are being drawn over the divisive issue of modern telephone etiquette.