News

From the February 2001 files of The Eunice News

Hudson Joins Hospice Volunteers. Theo Hudson of Eunice, back row, third from left, is among seven persons who recently completed a two-day training program to become a Hospice of Acadiana volunteer.

Legislators to set tax rates, plan for sports betting

Voters in most parishes supported the legalization of sports gambling last Nov. 3, but it may be 2022 by the time bettors are legally allowed to wager in Louisiana on football and other games.

Week of wild weather ends

Sunshine on Friday ended a week where temperatures dipped as low as 12 degrees; and freezing rain, sleet and snow fell on the area and lingered from Monday through Friday.

Lourella “Mrs. Lou” S. Fontenot

EUNICE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Lourella S. Fontenot announces her passing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 93.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
February 18
Jeremy G. Fall, 39, 800 block of West Maple, Eunice. Resisting an officer, and probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
February 18
10:57 Fire reported in the area of Weaver and Kyries Hebert.