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Incoming freshmen gather at Cajun Field in August following New Student Convocation. UL Lafayette enrolled a total of 3,066 first-time freshmen for the Fall 2023 semester, a 6.3% increase over last fall. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Incoming freshmen gather at Cajun Field in August following New Student Convocation. UL Lafayette enrolled a total of 3,066 first-time freshmen for the Fall 2023 semester, a 6.3% increase over last fall. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Freshman numbers increase, overall enrollment rises at UL Lafayette

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
For the third year in a row, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has seen an increase in the number of first-time freshmen. A total of 3,066 first-time freshmen are enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester, a 6.3% increase over last fall.
The sign in the woods of Maine was startling to this Eunice tourist. “Beware of Bob” immediately brought up memories of the wacky and mischievous Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir’s elf named Bob.

The sign in the woods of Maine was startling to this Eunice tourist. “Beware of Bob” immediately brought up memories of the wacky and mischievous Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir’s elf named Bob.

‘Beware of Bob’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The sign in the woods of Maine was startling to this Eunice tourist. “Beware of Bob” immediately brought up memories of the wacky and mischievous Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir’s elf named Bob. Eunice’s Bob often appears suddenly in the midst of the band, choir and audience for a comic bit.
A baby feral pig at the at the LSU AgCenter Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton. Feral hogs cause more than $90 million in damage to Louisiana agriculture annually. (Photo by Johnny Morgan/LSU AgCenter)

A baby feral pig at the at the LSU AgCenter Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton. Feral hogs cause more than $90 million in damage to Louisiana agriculture annually. (Photo by Johnny Morgan/LSU AgCenter)

Center will aid in mitigating damage of invasive species

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Louisiana is home to some of the most destructive invasive species found in the United States. The LSU AgCenter has long worked to monitor and manage these non-native insects, weeds and wildlife.

Iota Fall Festival set Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Iota Fall Festival promises to be fun for the entire family. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is scheduled for Saturday at the Iota Veterans Memorial Pavilion. The festival will be held from 2 to 11 p.m. and general admission is $10; children 4 and under are free.
Kelly Blake Sonnier performs wtth the University of Louisiana at Lafayette band during the halftime show on Sept. 23. Sonnier is a sophomore member of the Pride of Acadiana band. She is a 2022 Eunice High graduate and the daughter of Becky and Michael Sonnier. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Kelly Blake Sonnier performs wtth the University of Louisiana at Lafayette band during the halftime show on Sept. 23. Sonnier is a sophomore member of the Pride of Acadiana band. She is a 2022 Eunice High graduate and the daughter of Becky and Michael Sonnier. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

From Eunice to UL Lafayette band

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Kelly Blake Sonnier performs wtth the University of Louisiana at Lafayette band during the halftime show on Sept. 23. Sonnier is a sophomore member of the Pride of Acadiana band. She is a 2022 Eunice High graduate and the daughter of Becky and Michael Sonnier. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

School Board OKs officer for Eunice High

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved Superintendent Milton Batiste III signing a contract with the City of Eunice to provide a school resource officer for Eunice High School. The approval came at a special School Board meeting on Sept. 21.

Early voting begins Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Early voting for the Oct. 14 election will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice City Hall and Registrar of Voter’s Office in the courthouse in Opelousas. The early voting continues through Oct. 7 with the exception of Sunday. Daily times are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jobless rates down, workforce declines

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce declined by 356 people in August compared to August 2022, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report released Tuesday. The workforce totaled 67,253 in August, down 0.5% from the 67,609 counted in August 2022.
Crickets congregate on a white wall near a light at The Eunice News. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Crickets congregate on a white wall near a light at The Eunice News. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Cricket crazy

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Large, black chirping crickets are appearing across Acadiana as if a plague of some sort. Aaron Ashbrook, an assistant professor at LSU, said August and September are the prime time of the year for both field cricket and mole cricket activity.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Anna Fuselier, 44, 4700 block of Soda Springs, Texas. Simple assault. Miracle Fuselier, 26, 1700 block of Mignonette Lane, Lake Charles.