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Do it yourself potting soil recipes

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 28, 2023
Creating your own potting soil is fun, easy, saves you money and allows you to know exactly what is in your soil. All of these recipes use compost instead of fertilizer. Using compost in your soil will make your plants healthy and better able to resist disease and insects.
Wardian cases were used in the Victorian Age to protect plants during long-distance travel. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Wardian cases were used in the Victorian Age to protect plants during long-distance travel. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Bring a natural ecosystem indoors with a terrarium garden

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 28, 2023
Terrariums are a fun, low-maintenance way to bring the beauty of nature indoors and make a great addition to any home. Creating a terrarium is a fun and easy project that can be done in a short time and enjoyed for many years.
Construction on new and extended walking paths and adult fitness equipment at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Park is scheduled to begin Monday. During the first phase of the work, the eastern driveway and part of the track — indicated in red — will be closed to the public. The path indicated by the yellow lines will be open for use. When the first phase is completed another map will be released according to Robert Johnson, city recreation director. The city received a $400,000 grant from Love Louisi

Construction on new and extended walking paths and adult fitness equipment at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Park is scheduled to begin Monday. During the first phase of the work, the eastern driveway and part of the track — indicated in red — will be closed to the public. The path indicated by the yellow lines will be open for use. When the first phase is completed another map will be released according to Robert Johnson, city recreation director. The city received a $400,000 grant from Love Louisi

Work scheduled at walking park

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 28, 2023
Construction on new and extended walking paths and adult fitness equipment at the Eunice Community Nature Trail and Park is scheduled to begin Monday. During the first phase of the work, the eastern driveway and part of the track — indicated in red — will be closed to the public.
From left, St. Landry Parish School Board President Joyce Haynes and Vice President Mary Ellen Donatto gather ballots during the voting for superintendent finalists on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, St. Landry Parish School Board President Joyce Haynes and Vice President Mary Ellen Donatto gather ballots during the voting for superintendent finalists on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School finalists elected

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 28, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School voted Wednesday to keep Milton Batiste III and Curt Green as their finalists for the superintendent job. The Board also set up a time line for next steps in the selection process. Through May 3 a community survey will be on the Board’s website.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 28, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reports to following arrests. April 28 Melvin Emile Lewis, II, 45, 200 block of Emile Street, Opelousas. Third-degree rape (5 counts), sexual battery (6 counts), oral sexual battery (2 counts), indecent behavior with juveniles (4 counts). Arrested by St.
Rebecca Sonnier Duhon

Rebecca Sonnier Duhon

Rebecca Sonnier Duhon

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 27, 2023
BASILE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Rebecca Sonnier Duhon announces her unexpected passing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Opelousas General Health System at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St.
Evidence seized in Eunice traffic stop. (Photo courtesy of Eunice Police)

Evidence seized in Eunice traffic stop. (Photo courtesy of Eunice Police)

Eunice Police see, smell pot in stop

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Eunice Police saw and smelled marijuana in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, according to a news release from Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 27 Jeno John Paul Holcomb, Jr., 20, 100 block of Chataignier Street, Eunice.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 26 Rusty Tweedel, 43, 300 block of North Cane, Eunice. Probation violation.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 26 08:54 Caller from H20 Pools and Supplies found a phone charging outside the building. 10:08 Lobby complaint in reference to a juvenile. 11:40 Caller in the 400 block of North St.