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Lane to close on U.S. 190

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
The outside lane of U.S. 190 westbound will be closed at the St. Landry/Evangeline Parish line near Eunice on Monday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. This closure is necessary to allow crews to remove drift from Bayou des Cannes.
Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-Orleans, discussed her bill that would have provided exceptions to abortion in cases of rape and incest. (Photo by Molly Ryan/LSU Manship School News Service)

Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-Orleans, discussed her bill that would have provided exceptions to abortion in cases of rape and incest. (Photo by Molly Ryan/LSU Manship School News Service)

Panel rejects abortion exceptions

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
A bill that would have added exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban for cases of rape and incest was rejected Wednesday by the House Criminal Justice Committee. After hours of emotional testimony on both sides of the issue, lawmakers shot down the measure in a 10-5 vote, marking another blow to Gov.
From left, are Victoria Throop, LSUE Phi Theta Kappa advisor; Kenzie Borill; Amber Deshotel; Olivia Luquette; Amit Ahraoni; Mya Velasquez; and Teresa West. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Victoria Throop, LSUE Phi Theta Kappa advisor; Kenzie Borill; Amber Deshotel; Olivia Luquette; Amit Ahraoni; Mya Velasquez; and Teresa West. (Submitted photo)

LSUE Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins national awards

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
The LSU Eunice chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recently took home several major honors at the organization’s National Conference, Catalyst 2023, it was recently announced. For a fourth consecutive year, the LSUE chapter was named a “Top 100” chapter in the world.
Edward Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to Eunice Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Edward Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, spoke to Eunice Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

House fires are the most common disaster in La.

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
Edward “Ed” Bush, executive director of Capital West Chapter of the American Red Cross, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. Bush said, “The Red Cross covers 22 parishes that goes from Baton Rouge over to Lafayette and all the way to Lake Charles.
Newl elected St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste II, right, is congratulated by School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto, left, as Board member Timmakah Hardy, center, looks on at Wednesday’s meeting. Board member Robert Gautreaux is at far right. Batiste won the superintendent’s job on a 12-1 vote. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Newl elected St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste II, right, is congratulated by School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto, left, as Board member Timmakah Hardy, center, looks on at Wednesday’s meeting. Board member Robert Gautreaux is at far right. Batiste won the superintendent’s job on a 12-1 vote. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Batiste is the new school superintendent

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted 12-1 to hire Milton Batiste III as the next school superintendent. The vote at a special meeting on Wednesday was greeted by cheers from the crowd that included his family and former St. Landry Parish School Board co-workers.

Eunice man sentenced to life in prison

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
A Eunice man, Leonard Miller, was sentenced to life in prison for the April 2022 killing of Clarence Mitchell, also of Eunice. St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre announced the sentenced in a news release. The sentenced was delivered on May 9.

Man dies after sucker punch

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
Stevin Lafleur, 34, of Eunice, died after a sucker punch knocked him to the ground outside a bar in the 200 block of South 2nd Street, said Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. The attack occurred at about 1:40 a.m. May 5.
Lawrence "LJ" Ceasar

Lawrence "LJ" Ceasar

Lawrence “LJ” Ceasar

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Lawrence “LJ” Ceasar passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 11 Wilbert Ned, 41, 200 block of Natalie Street, Eunice. Manslaughter. Arrested by Eunice Police. Jonteyvon Marks 20, 1110 block of N. Avenue C, Crowley. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 10 Thomas Cooley, 49, 700 block of East Peach, Eunice. Contempt of court, 3 counts.