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Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.(Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel)

Eunice native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. Miller graduated from Eunice High School in 2007.

Downtown targeted for planning exercise

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 17, 2024

A team of nationally-recognized professionals will conduct a three-day planning exercise called a “Downtown Roadmap” for the City of Eunice. The exercise is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Legislature to the City of Eunice for the revitalization of downtown Eunice.

Millie Frey speaks about the Farm Bill at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Frey explains Farm Bill details

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 17, 2024

Millie Frey, who grew up on a farm in Mowata, spoke about her experience visiting Congress and advocating for the Farm Bill. The daughter of Winston and Cindy Frey was one of 10 Texas A&M University students who traveled to Washington, D.C.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 17, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, May 16 Gerald Fontenot, 74, 800 block of Alexandre, Eunice. Bench warrant, 2 counts.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, May 17, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, May 16 12:35 a.m. Caller in the 1100 block of West Vine said there may be a possible break in and theft of items. 12:53 a.m. Down with a suspicious person at Vine and 12th. 1:06 a.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 15 3:58 a.m. Caller reported a subject walking on Peach with a possible stolen trash can. Subject turned left on 12th. 4:29 a.m. 911 caller in the 2000 block of Betty reported an aggressive pit bull.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 16, 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, May 16 Ahmad Salaheddin Hassan, 38, 100 block of E. Landry Street, Opelousas.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Games of Acadiana raffle slated LAFAYETTE – Starting May 31 through June 15, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games of Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 75 missions and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Andrew Morrison

Eunice Police seek escapee

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Law enforcement officers in Eunice are searching in the North St Mary Road area for an inmate who escaped from the Acadian Medical Center while being treated. He was accompanied by a jailer at the time. The inmate is identified as Andrew Morrison, 46, black male, 5’9”, 210 lbs, bald.

A father’s short life, left lasting memories

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

This week, I don’t want to get political. I’d like to talk to you about someone who is more important than the sum total of the occasional outrage I can muster up for strangers. Don’t worry, the outrage has no expiration date, and will be useful for another set of Sundays.