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Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 21 08:08 Suspicious subject near Galaxy Smokes digging through trash. 08:20 Wreck near Circle K, no injuries. 09:45 Large pit bull in a back yard near the 900 block of North 7th.
The Eunice News Thanksgiving Turkey Giveway had 19 turkeys given away. Vouchers can be picked up at the Eunice News from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Champagne’s by noon Dec. 6.

The Eunice News Thanksgiving Turkey Giveway had 19 turkeys given away. Vouchers can be picked up at the Eunice News from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Champagne’s by noon Dec. 6.

Turkey winners announced

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Eunice News Thanksgiving Turkey Giveway had 19 turkeys given away. Vouchers can be picked up at the Eunice News from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Champagne’s by noon Dec. 6. Shirley Bertrand - EB Feucht & Son. Jackie Thibodeaux - The Eunice News.
Charley Hebert

Charley Hebert

Noel shopping spree winners

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Charley Hebert of Eunice and Krista Stelly of Ville Platte were winners of the Noel on the Prairie Holiday Shopping Spree drawing held Nov 17. Each won a shopping spree valued $1375 to be used at the 39 participating local merchants. (Submitted photos)
Journaling can be an excellent way to practice gratitude.

Journaling can be an excellent way to practice gratitude.

Gardening with gratitude

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Scientific research has demonstrated that gratitude has many health benefits. According to Harvard Health, studies have shown that taking time to reflect on things we are thankful for has a positive association with personal wellbeing and health.
Attending the recording session by the LSU on the LSU Baton Rouge campus the LSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Damon Talley, LSU director of bands, included Dr. James Byo, director of the LSU School of Music, Jase McDonald, former LSUE SGA president, now student at LSU, and Dr. Talley’s two grad assistants, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Christopher Song. Attending from Eunice were Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, Travis Webb, LSUE director of public relations, Pat Dossman, Shirley Jodo

Attending the recording session by the LSU on the LSU Baton Rouge campus the LSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Damon Talley, LSU director of bands, included Dr. James Byo, director of the LSU School of Music, Jase McDonald, former LSUE SGA president, now student at LSU, and Dr. Talley’s two grad assistants, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Christopher Song. Attending from Eunice were Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, Travis Webb, LSUE director of public relations, Pat Dossman, Shirley Jodo

LSUE has its songs

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
After 55 years, an LSUE alma mater and fight song are being rolled out in various venues in November. The songs will officially premiere at the Fall Commencement on Dec. 16. The songs are composed by Dwight Jodon.
Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal

Economist predicts bumpy economy

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
“The next couple of years could be bumpy.” That’s how Dr. Gary Wagner, economist, wrapped up his presentation on Acadiana’s economic outlook at Thursday’s Quarterly Luncheon, hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Cox. “Our main culprit right now is inflation,” he said.

Acadia Parish school system retains B rating

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Louisiana public school students showed a modest rebound on key achievement tests, returning the state’s overall school performance score to where it was before the coronavirus pandemic, education leaders said Wednesday. The score is 77.1 out of a possible 150 points, up from 75.

Is the dumbing down of our students intentional?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores, called the Nation’s Report Card, and the ACT test scores for college admissions, are now out and the results can only be called a National Crisis! We are witnessing the largest learning loss in modern history.

Three pillars of progressive philosophy revealed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
In the smoldering wake of what can only be called a Republican debacle, many pundits much better schooled in politics and history weighed in with their opinions on what happened.

TV tosses tinsel on 158 holiday films

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
When it comes to sappy holiday movies, you either scorn them as you would another pair of reindeer-themed socks, or you eagerly binge on offerings such as “My Southern Family Christmas,” produced by Hallmark and described thusly: “Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to...