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Satsumas ripen late summer through early winter depending on the cultivar. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Citrus tree yield off due to Christmas freeze

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 17, 2023

It’s satsuma time in Louisiana. Some plants began ripening in late September while other varieties will continue to mature through late November on into early December. As one of the best cold-hardy citrus types we can grow in the South, satsumas are a great option for home growers in Louisiana.

Woman charged with faking fetal death certificate

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 17, 2023

Staff Report A 21-year-old Eunice woman is charged with faking a death certificate for a still born child, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Ordinances filled Parish Council’s time

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 17, 2023

There were 16 ordinances on the table at the St. Landry Parish Council met on Wednesday. Not all of the ordinances were addressed, but there was enough to fill about and 90 minutes of hearing time. Ten ordinances were introduced and another five were passed.

A procession at an LSUE graduation day. LSUE leads the state in producing students that go on to transfer to a four-year institution, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Education. (LSUE photo)

LSUE leads state in community college to 4-year transfer rate

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 17, 2023

LSU Eunice leads the state of Louisiana in producing students that go on to transfer to a four-year institution, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Education. The data was released during the “Raise the Bar: Attaining College Excellence and Equity Initiative” summit hosted by the U.S.

Jerrie LeDoux spoke to the Eunice Rotary Club about Rep. Mike Johnson’s new job as House speaker. LeDoux is Johnson community liaison. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Johnson’s election to speaker is a life reset

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 17, 2023

There has never been a Speaker of the House from Louisiana. Jerrie LeDoux, community liaison for U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club.

St. Landry Parish civil cases, marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Krystal Gotche vs John Pucheu et al, damages. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Danielle Richard Romero vs John Patrick Romero, divorce. Lindsey Richard vs Ryan Batiste, divorce.

St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Following a review of recent rainfall and guidance from the National Weather Service, which indicates that the present fire risk has dropped to below normal and is classified as "low," St. Landry Parish Government officially announces its decision to lift the parish-wide burn ban, effective Nov. 16.

Linda Claire Phillips

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Linda Claire Phillips passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the age of 74. No Services have been planned at this time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Nov. 16 Logan Jude Hebert, 25, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Eunice Police. Logan Jude Hebert, 25, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Angel Rico-Velazquez, 35, 5400 block of Frontage Road, Jenningss. Hit and run. Brandy Fontenot, 29, 1700 block of Tiger Lane, Mamou. Attempted carjacking, aggravated criminal damage to property.