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Fontenot cites officer shortage, tough job

There are 12 openings for police officers for the city of Eunice, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday.

Regional juvenile detention center proposed

Juvenile crime is on the rise and, with no place to house the violent offenders, Acadia Parish is facing fees of $250 per offender per day to house those juveniles indicted as adults.

Fertilizing on a budget

Fertilizer prices spiked in U.S. markets in late 2021. Now, as we are getting ready for spring planting, the price of fertilizer continues to skyrocket.

U.S. House OKs Liberty legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that requires National Park Service (NPS) to transfer its partial ownership of the Liberty Theatre to the City of Eunice.

School tax propositions spur voting

A 40% voter turnout is forecast for the March 26 election that includes three St. Landry Parish School Board tax propositions.

Shirley Mire Hale

BREAUX BRIDGE, LA – Shirley Mire Hale, 62, gained her wings, March 16, 2022, surrounded by her children at home.