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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, February 19, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Feb. 15 7:45 a.m. Report of a down cable wire across from the 100 block of Vivian. 7:48 a.m. Notify Cleco and St. Landry Parish School Board that a bus just hit the wire pulled. May have damage to the pole.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, February 19, 2024

Bulb & Blossom meeting set March 5 The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at the home of Fran Guillory. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. following by a meeting at 6 p.m.

Potatoes can be harvested by digging carefully around the roots and gently pulling the plants from the soil. (Photo by Kathryn Fontenot/LSU AgCenter)

Potato-planting time arrives in Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

Are you ready for spud season? If you want to grow your own potatoes, it’s time to dig into the dirt and get planting. Not only are potatoes simple to grow, but they also pack a punch of essential nutrients, including calcium, iron, potassium and vitamins B6 and C.

The Duke and Duchess charmed all

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

There was a big scandal when King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simson. But that was ancient history by the time the couple made an ever-so-brief appearance on Opelousas.

Where do you fall on the sports fan spectrum?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

I’m guessing my brother-in-law was underwhelmed by the recent earth-shattering announcement from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery. I mean, he’s the family member who posted a Facebook meme of Snoopy joyously dancing under the headline “This is me not caring about the Super Bowl.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Feb. 7 Conrad Anthony Jones of Opelousas and Amelia Ramos Dias of Opelousas. Friday, Feb. 9 Daniel Vallare of Eunice and Roxanne Guillory of Eunice.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Feb. 7 State of Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development vs Union Pacific Railroad, expropriation. Thursday, Feb. 8 Malachi Mose vs Kaza Mose, divorce.

Courtney Fruge

Courtney Fruge promoted to HR manager at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

LSU Eunice announced that Courtney Fruge has been elevated to serve as human resources manager. Fruge is a familiar face on campus, having worked at LSUE starting in 2014. Fruge serves as executive assistant to the chancellor, a post she has held for four years.

Men charged with abducting, raping woman on Mardi Gras

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

Three men are accused of abducting a 19-year-old woman from a Mardi Gras street dance in Mamou, drugging and raping her. Mamou Police rescued the woman. The men charged are Martinez Coucek Gallow, 45, of Mamou, Darryl Washington Jr., 44, of Ville Platte, and Louis Alfred, 45, of Ville Platte.

Five community service awards were given at Thursday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot presents an award to Pamela and Caleb Semien of Word Ministries Church. More photos are on Page 5. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Service recognized

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 16, 2024

Five community service awards were presented at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Thursday. As Alderwoman Germaine Simpson read the names, Mayor Scott Fontenot did the honors to individuals and groups. “We have a lot of things going on here in Eunice.