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3 qualify for district judge

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Three people qualified on Wednesday for the 27th Judicial District judge seat to be vacated by the retirement of Judge Gerard Caswell. The Division B seat includes western St. Landry Parish. Qualifying was held through Friday.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Christmas Parade of Lights today The third annual Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights hosted by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce is set for 6 p.m. today beginning at downtown 2nd in Eunice. The parade will feature dazzling lighted floats, festive music, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Nelson "Jimmy" James Fruge

Nelson "Jimmy" James Fruge

Nelson "Jimmy" James Fruge

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Nelson “Jimmy” James Fruge passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow.

The MeToo movement is silent on Hamas

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I hated the MeToo movement. It angered me that women who had waited decades to accuse Bill Cosby of rape were believed as if they were the Oracles of Delphi, and that women who had kept their mouths shut long enough to win Oscars, like Meryl Streep, were heralded for their courage.

Postal Service announces holiday operating schedule

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service announced that all branches will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. This closure affects all postal services, including retail services, mail delivery and blue collection boxes.
From left, teacher Mayria Ledet, principal Gina Lagrange, teacher Lauren Reynolds and teacher Natisha Gil are a leadership team at East Elementary, which earned an A in the accountability scores released in November.

From left, teacher Mayria Ledet, principal Gina Lagrange, teacher Lauren Reynolds and teacher Natisha Gil are a leadership team at East Elementary, which earned an A in the accountability scores released in November.

Excellence at East Elementary

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
East Elementary earned another A ranking in the school scores announced in November by the Louisiana Department of Education. The school with about 300 students at 550 Brother J. Road in Eunice also earned an A last year in the accountability scores.
A banner for Balfa Week was shown at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. From left, are Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board treasurer; Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director; Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Ranger; and Lorraine Shelton-Gaines, Folk Roots Board president.

A banner for Balfa Week was shown at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. From left, are Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board treasurer; Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director; Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Ranger; and Lorraine Shelton-Gaines, Folk Roots Board president.

Balfa Week takes center stage at city meeting

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot read a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Week in Eunice in March at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The week is scheduled March 19 to 24 as Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week centered on Lakeview RV Park & Campground north of Eunice.
Donnie Richard, a Rotarian, delivered 456 pounds of food items from Highland Early Learning Center Tuesday at the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive. From left, are Richard, Owen Young, Pam Joubert, and Bailey Young. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Donnie Richard, a Rotarian, delivered 456 pounds of food items from Highland Early Learning Center Tuesday at the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive. From left, are Richard, Owen Young, Pam Joubert, and Bailey Young. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Food Bank shelves refilled

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
About five tons of food was collected during Tuesday’s Food Bank Food Drive. There were about 25 volunteers at the Food Bank from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. helping receive the donations at the Food Bank located at 2101 W. Ash St. behind the state Department of Motor Vehicle office.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Dec. 13 Nikya Williams, 39, 600 block of Rozas Street, Ville Platte. Headlight violation, possession of Schedule I CDS, illegal carrying of weapon. Arrested by Port Barre Police.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, Dec. 11 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Tuesday, Dec. 12 Joseph Vincent, 24, 300 block of Ulysee, Eunice. Probation warrant. Aaron Guidry, 32, 600 block of North 8th, Eunice.