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Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 5 04:39 St. Landry Parish Sheriff requested assistance in the 200 block of East Lafayette, open door on an abandoned home.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) concluded his first week of Rural Community Funding Summits in Louisiana, visiting Ruston, Winnsboro and Opelousas on Wednesday. Local officials throughout North Louisiana and Acadiana met with representatives of federal and state agencies to discuss how they can access funds from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), according to a news release.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) concluded his first week of Rural Community Funding Summits in Louisiana, visiting Ruston, Winnsboro and Opelousas on Wednesday. Local officials throughout North Louisiana and Acadiana met with representatives of federal and state agencies to discuss how they can access funds from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), according to a news release.

Cassidy hosts rural community funding summits in North Louisiana, Acadiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) concluded his first week of Rural Community Funding Summits in Louisiana, visiting Ruston, Winnsboro and Opelousas on Wednesday.
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, right, presented an expression of condolences to the family of former Eunice Police Chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot to the chief’s son, Mayor Scott Fontenot, left, during VFW State Commander Don Reber’s State Commander Homecoming on April 1. The statement gave history of the former chief’s service that included service in the Army during the Vietnam War at the age of 17. The chief was elected to three terms. Chief Fontenot also served as commander of VFW Post 8971. (Photo by Harlan

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, right, presented an expression of condolences to the family of former Eunice Police Chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot to the chief’s son, Mayor Scott Fontenot, left, during VFW State Commander Don Reber’s State Commander Homecoming on April 1. The statement gave history of the former chief’s service that included service in the Army during the Vietnam War at the age of 17. The chief was elected to three terms. Chief Fontenot also served as commander of VFW Post 8971. (Photo by Harlan

Former Eunice police chief honored

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, right, presented an expression of condolences to the family of former Eunice Police Chief Gary “Goose” Fontenot to the chief’s son, Mayor Scott Fontenot, left, during VFW State Commander Don Reber’s State Commander Homecoming on April 1.

Hey, Medicare, I’m counting on you

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
I will qualify for Medicare coverage in five years and, much to my surprise, I can’t wait to get government health coverage — because my current coverage is pricey. I recently finished a consulting assignment, which provided me full health benefits.

Urgent calls from college

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Having two of my semi-grown daughters in college simultaneously has truly been an adventurous journey for our family – the kind where you enjoy amazing new experiences, but your expensive designer luggage gets stolen and you have to request an extra air-sickness bag.

St. Mary native raced around world

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
When Nellie Bly died in 1922, the New York Evening Herald called her “the best reporter in America.” She pioneered investigative journalism, feigning insanity to get herself committed to an asylum and expose its horrid conditions.
Perennials are low maintenance and cost effective because they come back year after year.

Perennials are low maintenance and cost effective because they come back year after year.

Annuals, perennials have special roles in your landscape

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Spring is here, and it’s time to get into the garden. Annuals, perennials, vines, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, fruits and veggies — oh my! With so many plants to choose from, where do we start?

Easter ham winners named

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The 20 Eunice News Easter ham giveaway winners named need to go to Champagne’s supermarket to redeem their hams. The winners have until April 14 to claim their ham. Winners are: Todd Fuselier, Coburn’s Supply Co.
Eunice Deputy Chief Marshal Joey Peloquin goes through the serving line at LSUE as part of a program by LSUE Dining to honor local heroes.

Eunice Deputy Chief Marshal Joey Peloquin goes through the serving line at LSUE as part of a program by LSUE Dining to honor local heroes.

First-responders honored at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 6, 2023
First-responders in the Eunice area were invited to lunch as LSUE and its food service partner LSUE Dining celebrated local heroes. Power-Ful is the fourth and final signature event in LSUE Dining’s award-winning Joy-Ful campaign and took place Tuesday LSUE is serviced by Chartwells.