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By Harlan Kirgan Editor Louisiana Right to Life brought its tour to Eunice on Thursday asking that the public sign a petition and contact legislators to keep exceptions for rape and incest from becoming legal reasons for abortions. In front of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at noon, about 60 people, including seniors from Saint Edmund High School, gathered for the 50-stop tour that began in Galliano and ends in Springhill. The tour in a recreation vehicle started about four weeks ago and is to conti

Right to Life tour brings message, petition

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 24, 2023

Louisiana Right to Life brought its tour to Eunice on Thursday asking that the public sign a petition and contact legislators to keep exceptions for rape and incest from becoming legal reasons for abortions. In front of St.

3rd arrest made in in Monday killing

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 24, 2023

A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Carl J. Vigers, 42, on March 20 in Eunice, according Eunice Poolice Chief Kyle LeBouef.

Curfew declared for Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 24, 2023

A 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew has been declared for the City of Eunice in the wake of numerous shooting incidents. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef announced the curfew for adults on Thursday and stressed it is not meant to interfere with business activities such as grocery shopping.

Barbara Landry Sylvester

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Barbara Landry Sylvester passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 82. A Graveside Service for interment of her ashes will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Sam Fontana officiating.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 23 Jonathan Mark Wilson, 30, 1000 block of Wilkins Street, Arnaudville. Simple burglary. Arrested by Arnaudville Police. Jaquez Thomas, 19, 300 block of W. Convent Street, Opelousas. Simple battery, simple assault.

2 arrested in Monday killing

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Two people were arrested Wednesday as principal to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Carl Vigers on Monday. Eunice Poolice Chief Kyle LeBouef identified those arrested as a Leroy Freeman, 21, of the 800 block of South Beulah, and a 15-year-old male.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 22 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Principal to first degree murder.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 22 00:18 Drive by shooting in the 600 block of South East. 00:42 Gunshot victim at Acadian Medical. 01:29 Located vehicle at Beulah Gardens, multiple bullet holes.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” The Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “The Odd Couple.” The head of the all star cast is directed by Lauren Bourgeois. There are many new and veteran actors onstage for this comedy. The play continues at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Wilbert "Buddy" Lintzen

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Wilbert “Buddy” Lintzen, of Mason, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, with his wife and daughter at his side. Buddy was born on October 28, 1933, to Frank Lintzen and Inez Savoy Lintzen in Eunice, Louisiana. He was of both German and Acadian French heritage.