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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at other times by appointment.

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Echoes of the film ‘1776’ are still heard today

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
As I’ve done for every Fourth of July since the 1976 bicentennial, I settled down last week to watch my favorite patriotic movie: “1776.” The music is as familiar as it is delightful, the actors are perfectly cast, and the finale never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

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Louisiana K-3 reading scores jump 10% on state’s first universal literacy screener

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Louisiana students in grades K-3 improved their reading scores by 10 percentage points on the state’s first universal literary screener. The percentage of K-3 students reading on grade level jumped from 44.6% on the beginning of year screener to 54.6% on the end of year screener.
The entrance to the former Moosa Memorial Hospital has disappeared as demolition of the building progresses. The demolition is expected to take about three months to complete, according to St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The entrance to the former Moosa Memorial Hospital has disappeared as demolition of the building progresses. The demolition is expected to take about three months to complete, according to St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Moosa Memorial Hospital begins to disappear

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The former Moosa Memorial Hospital is slowing disappearing as a St. Landry Parish Government crew demolishes the hospital that has been vacant since 2006. St.
John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand

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‘Lapin’ Bertrand remembered

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
John “Lapin” Winston Bertrand passed away on Thursday, July 4, at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Thomas Chapel with Father Corey Lavergne as celebrant. Burial followed in St. Paul Cemetery.
Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson presents a flag and certificate to Paige Coutee in honor of Joseph “Joe” Coutee Jr. who operated Coutee’s Grocery. Looking on at left is Mayor Scott Fontenot. Turn to Page 10 for more photos from Tuesday’s city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson presents a flag and certificate to Paige Coutee in honor of Joseph “Joe” Coutee Jr. who operated Coutee’s Grocery. Looking on at left is Mayor Scott Fontenot. Turn to Page 10 for more photos from Tuesday’s city meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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City pays tribute to Coutee’s Grocery

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The focus of the Eunice city meeting Tuesday turned to Coutee’s Grocery. Alderwoman Germaine Simpson called it, “Our neighborhood store in Ward 2 for many years -— 77 years to be exact.” State Rep.
Laqualin Scott

Laqualin Scott

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Attempted second-degree murder sought

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Crowley Police are seeking assistance with locating Laqualin Scott, 19. Scott is a black male, 5’6” in height, weighing about 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His last known address is 301 Aymond St., Eunice. Scott is wanted for attempted second-degree murder.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, July 9 Johnathon Voris, 36, 100 block of Mill, Eunice. Bicycle must have a light, resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule I.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, July 9 3:45 a.m. Down with a subject on a bicycle at South 4th and West Elm. 3:47 a.m. Subject is running going up and down Boudreaux and subject is now underneath the shed. 11:37 a.m.