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The Red-N-Sweet watermelon has dark red, sweet flesh. It was the last watermelon released from the Calhoun Research Station. Photo by Kerry D. Heafner

The Red-N-Sweet watermelon has dark red, sweet flesh. It was the last watermelon released from the Calhoun Research Station. Photo by Kerry D. Heafner

LSU watermelon nominated for Slow Food Ark of Taste

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 12, 2024
A watermelon cultivar developed at the now closed LSU AgCenter Calhoun Research Station has been nominated for boarding onto the Slow Food Ark of Taste. The Red-N-Sweet is a 1987 LSU release.

Growing pains: The trials of watering house plants

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 12, 2024
Finding a balance of plant watering is tricky but essential if you want healthy houseplants. Symptoms of over/under-watering can look very similar so it is not surprising that improper watering is the main reason houseplants die. Plants need oxygen as much as they need water.
A great way to minimize your inputs while maximizing your outputs is to use plants athat are edible. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

A great way to minimize your inputs while maximizing your outputs is to use plants athat are edible. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

It’s a new year in the garden and time to plan

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 12, 2024
With a new year upon us, now is the time to sit down and reflect on last year and what you would like to do with your garden and landscape in 2024. There are some consistent gardening trends across the U.S.
East Elementary in Eunice was recognized as an A-rated school in the state accountability scoring for 2023. A banner was presented to the school at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. At left is Superintendent Milton Batiste. Holding the banner at left is Principal Gina LaGrange. Others in the photos are faculty members and their children. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

East Elementary in Eunice was recognized as an A-rated school in the state accountability scoring for 2023. A banner was presented to the school at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. At left is Superintendent Milton Batiste. Holding the banner at left is Principal Gina LaGrange. Others in the photos are faculty members and their children. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board meeting focuses on successful parish schools

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 12, 2024
Presentations and recognitions have become a highlight of St. Landry Parish School Board meetings. Thursday’s regular meeting, the first of 2024, included recognizing the top public schools in the parish. There were four parish schools earning an A rating in the state accountability scoring.
Eunice native and president of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Zac Burson, spoke on Wednesday to the Eunice Rotary Club. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice native and president of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Zac Burson, spoke on Wednesday to the Eunice Rotary Club. (Photo by Myra Miller)

La. Wildlife Federation promotes, protects

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 12, 2024
In a state where politics often seems to rule, the president of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation Zac Burson, said “The organization does not play politics. The LWF is for managing the resources that are part of this public trust that we all have.

Rotary Club seeking nominations

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 12, 2024
The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. The award aims to recognize someone who has shown extraordinary community spirit and given outstanding service to the greater Eunice community in 2023, although service for other years may be considered.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Jan. 11 Joseph Buck, 64, 4700 block of Highway 103, Port Barre. Cruelty to juveniles, simple assault. Arrested by Port Barre Police. Darieus Lewis, 19, 1300 block of Rose Street, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 10 1:23 a.m. 911 caller in the 700 block of South 2nd said a subject is outside of the residence. 2:33 a.m. Bolo for a vehicle pulling and dragging an ATM.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 11, 2024
ELTL Spring Registration set The Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) spring season registration is currently underway. The season will begin Feb. 20 and end May 7. Players will play every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Courts in Eunice. The last day of registration is Feb. 6.