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Christine Flowers

Christine Flowers

This is not a movie review

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
You cannot, after all, review a movie you haven’t seen. My problem is that I want to see a movie, and I’ve been stymied at almost every attempt. This independent movie is exactly the sort of film our art houses in Philadelphia like to showcase, but have let it off their schedule.
The home of Neal Leger and Janice Arnold on Pelican Loop near Basile was a complete loss as the result of a fire caused by a lightning strike. The fire is shown above in the roof before it overtook the entire home. (Submitted photo)

The home of Neal Leger and Janice Arnold on Pelican Loop near Basile was a complete loss as the result of a fire caused by a lightning strike. The fire is shown above in the roof before it overtook the entire home. (Submitted photo)

Lightning strike destroys Pelican Loop home

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
By Darrel LeJeune The Basile Weekly BASILE–On Saturday, July 22, the members of the Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District were called out to the home of the Neal Leger and Janice Arnold family at approximately 5 p.m.
Irma Trosclair is the new principal of Eunice High School and zone leader for Eunice schools. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Irma Trosclair is the new principal of Eunice High School and zone leader for Eunice schools. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Irma Trosclair begins role as Eunice High principal, zone leader

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
By Harlan Kirgan Editor After five years as superintendent of Lafayette Parish’s public schools, Irma Trosclair is returning to Eunice as high school principal and zone leader. She has 39 years of experience as an educator and 10 of it was as principal at Eunice Elementary.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 25 01:05 Ungovernable juvenile in the 800 block of South Beulah. 02:02 911 caller in the 100 block of East Ardoin said her son was jumped and robbed at gun point.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 25 Darren John Alexander, 35, 700 block of Albert Street, Breaux Bridge. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Corey Lee Taylor, 100 block of Swamp Street, Arnaudville.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 24 00:01 911 caller said he was just jumped by four subjects in the area of 12th and Fairgrounds. 01:50 Subject reported overdosing in the 200 block of North 8th. 01:59 Made contact with the son.
Jackie Louise Chapman

Jackie Louise Chapman

Jackie Louise Chapman

Myra Miller
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette for Jackie Louise Chapman, age 92, who went to meet our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 24, 2023, at River Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, July 24, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 21 Jaylin Jones, 20, 900 block of Tate, Eunice. Simple assault. July 22 Harold Miller, 46, 800 block of Buckhorn, Eunice. Bench warrant. Garret Andrus, 29, 1700 block of West Peach, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, language.