News

Lying hurts the listener, teller

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

As a child, lying was something I rarely did. This was a function of two things: being Catholic and being lazy. But perhaps the most compelling reason not to lie is that you will always be outed.

The shameful return of earmarks

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Earmarks are back and they’re costing American taxpayers a bundle. In case you’ve forgotten, earmarks, says FactCheck.org, “are government funds that are allocated by a legislator for a particular pet project, often without proper review.

Arnaudville motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Jan. 1, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred on La. 3039 near Grand Bois Road in St. Martin Parish. The crash took the life of 35-year-old Aaron S. Miller of Arnaudville.

Eunice student is on Centenary College Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Sophie Vidrine, of Eunice, is among 218 Centenary students named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2022. The honor list names all students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in 12 or more semester hours taken for a letter grade during the fall semester.

Basile student is on Angelo State University Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester, including Yahaira Jones of Basile. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.

DASH Diet ranked as one of the best diets ever developed

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

As millions around the world aim to have a healthier new year, U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Diets rankings to assist people in making informed decisions about how to achieve those health goals.

About 85% of Louisiana farmers do not have a college degree. But that’s not true for David Billings and Chip Perrin of Coastal Plains Meat Company in Eunice, who both have bachelor’s degrees and also are military veterans (Army and Marine Corps, respectively) with work experience in the oil and gas industry. They recently partnered with LSUE to support the college’s new agricultural education programs as they’re looking for interns and highly skilled graduates to hire. “I wish LSU’s new program existed when

Acadiana vets see green in growing LSUE Ag programs

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Through the largest grant in recent LSU Eunice history, $846,000 from the Delta Regional Authority, the college will begin welcoming students into a free Introduction to Agriculture class this spring.

Shirley Vige

City auditor reports significant impact from federal funds

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Auditor Shirley Vige reported the City of Eunice finances were bolstered by about $1.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Vige delivered the audit report at the Dec. 13 Board of Aldermen meeting. The $1.

Joshua John Courville

Deputy charged in bar rampage

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

A St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputy who went on a New Year’s Day rampage at a bar in the Eunice area has been charged and resigned, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

The Mardi Gras banners are up on 2nd Street in Eunice. Mardi Gras arrives on Feb. 21. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Mardi Gras band lineup announced

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Holiday celebrations are still fresh memories, but here comes the big party. The Eunice Mardi Gras band schedule has been released. The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice will begin Feb. 17 and conclude on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. The live bands line up will include: Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.