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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, April 4 Ronald Schoolcraft, 58, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Bench warrant. Tabitha Rider, 36, 1100 block of North Chataignier, Ville Platte. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, April 4 4:47 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of Lawrence requested extra police patrol in the area. Caller said hearing noises all night. 8:46 a.m.

News notes

Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 13 There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.

Renee “Grammie” Bushnell

Renee “Grammie” Bushnell, a beloved member of her community, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Crowley, Louisiana. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota. Burial will follow in the St.

Mervin St. Andre

EUNICE– On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Mervin St. Andre. At the age of 85, Mervin passed away unexpectedly, leaving a void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Arrangements are pending.

Betty Jeanne Knight Spell

Betty Jeanne Knight Spell passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by family, after a year-long battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at The First Pentecostal Church located in the Grand Marais Ballroom, 919 N. Lake Arthur Ave.

Chives, Hibiscus are tasty garden edibles

Chives are an easy herb to grow and preferred over green onions due to cancer and osteoporosis fighting and memory improving properties. Chive blossoms are milder than the chive leaves and used when a dish calls for a less overpowering onion flavor.

Louisiana blueberry harvest season arrives

It’s blueberry harvest season. Blueberries are packed with important nutrients, including vitamins and ascorbic acid. They’re also a superior source of antioxidants such as anthocyanins, procyanidins, chlorogenic acid and various flavonoid compounds.

A warning for child sex offenders

When Senator Regina Ashford’s bill 371 is voted into law, it should be publicized nationwide. Bill 371 reads “to surgically castrate people of sex offenses against children.” This should be more than enough advance warning to discourage anyone from committing the first offense.

Insights from great minds on taxes

Wise and witty thoughts are the only things that bring me any solace during tax-filing season — thoughts, such as these: “The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream.” (Bill Murray) “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector?