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Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old. From left, are Firefighter/operator Ben Brown with daughter, Landry Brooks, 1 month old; Firefighter/operator Christian Walker with his 2-month-old son Stephen Russell; Firefighter/operator Blake Smith with his 3 month old daughter, Paisley Grace; Firefighter/operator Ryan Daville with his 8-month-old son, Ellis Scott; and Capt. Garrett Daville with 9-month-old son, Slade Noble. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old. From left, are Firefighter/operator Ben Brown with daughter, Landry Brooks, 1 month old; Firefighter/operator Christian Walker with his 2-month-old son Stephen Russell; Firefighter/operator Blake Smith with his 3 month old daughter, Paisley Grace; Firefighter/operator Ryan Daville with his 8-month-old son, Ellis Scott; and Capt. Garrett Daville with 9-month-old son, Slade Noble. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Future firefighters?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old.
A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said at least four students were taken to a hospital and none faced life-threatening injuries. The bus was carrying 27 students. Jenkins told KLFY the children ranged in grades from kindergarten to eighth grade. (Submitted photo)

A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said at least four students were taken to a hospital and none faced life-threatening injuries. The bus was carrying 27 students. Jenkins told KLFY the children ranged in grades from kindergarten to eighth grade. (Submitted photo)

School bus wreck

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St.

2 indicted for murder, 3rd person convicted of violent attack

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted two people in murder cases and a jury trial resulted in a conviction, according to District Attorney Chad Pitre. The indictments were returned on Sept.26, according to the news release from Pitre. Niesha S.
Nearly 70 Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 1087th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Brigade, 139th Regional Support Group, prepare roughly 30 tactical vehicles to assist emergency operations in Florida after Hurricane Ian, Slidell, Sept. 29. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma)

Nearly 70 Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 1087th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Brigade, 139th Regional Support Group, prepare roughly 30 tactical vehicles to assist emergency operations in Florida after Hurricane Ian, Slidell, Sept. 29. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma)

La. Guard deploys to Florida after Hurricane Ian

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) is responding to the Florida Department of Emergency Management’s request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) process after Hurricane Ian, Sept. 30.
Patricia Felts

Patricia Felts

Patricia Ann Lee Felts

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Patricia Ann Lee Felts passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at First United Pentecostal Church of Eunice with Reverend Troy Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice man arrested in overdose death

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, September 29, 2022
A 19-year-old Eunice man is charged with second-degree murder in the overdose death of a 17-year-old man on Sept. 12.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 28 01:53 Noise complaint in the area of Brentwood Apartments. 02:28 Suspicious subject on a bike near Elm and 6th.
Stephen Keith Miller

Stephen Keith Miller

Stephen “Keith” Miller

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Stephen “Keith” Miller, affectionately known as “Poka Pete,” went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 70. A graveside service was held at St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice, where he was buried next to his mother, father, and grandparents.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 29 Donna Joy Benoit, 44, 1400 block of Highway 743, Opelousas. Simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alfred Benoit, Jr.