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UL Lafayette’s work providing habitat for pollinators such as bees is creating quite a buzz. The University has been designated a Bee Campus USA in recognition of its work planting wildflowers and creating service-learning projects. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette’s work providing habitat for pollinators such as bees is creating quite a buzz. The University has been designated a Bee Campus USA in recognition of its work planting wildflowers and creating service-learning projects. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Generating buzz: UL Lafayette earns Bee Campus USA designation

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
UL Lafayette recently became a Bee Campus USA. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation coordinates the national program. It recognizes colleges and universities for their commitment to providing and improving habitat for pollinators and providing service-learning opportunities for students.
This year marks the 63rd anniversary of the death of Charlene Richard, the “Little Cajun Saint,” and the anniversary mass was Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. Prior to the mass, a rosary was recited, and both the rosary and mass were broadcast on the Diocese of Lafayette live stream. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

This year marks the 63rd anniversary of the death of Charlene Richard, the “Little Cajun Saint,” and the anniversary mass was Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. Prior to the mass, a rosary was recited, and both the rosary and mass were broadcast on the Diocese of Lafayette live stream. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News)

Bishop gives homily at Charlene Richard Anniversary Mass

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
It was standing room only for this year’s Charlene Richard Anniversary Mass on Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. Bishop J.

Eunice Community Garden celebrates

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
There was a festive air at the Eunice Community Garden on Friday as the Second Harvest Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market was open for business and a crowd was present. Randy Miller, Community Garden director, said about 200 people attended the open house around noon.

Former Eunice Police officer injured

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
A GoFundMe account has been set up for former Eunice Police Brian Rozas who was injured Sunday while attempting to stop a vehicle in Lafayette where he works as a police officer. According to news reports, Rozas was struck by a suspect’s vehicle, which dragged him about 100 feet at about 1:20 a.m.

Crowd tells a story about animal issues in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
A meeting on a proposed animal control ordinance for St. Landry Parish drew two people. That’s compared to at least 30 people at a similar meeting in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard thinks the Aug.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
August 16 Allen Frank, 46, 1600 block of West Dudley, Eunice. Warrant. Dusty Marcantel, 40, 1700 block of Dudley, Eunice. Theft of goods. Kiera Antoinette Tyler, 31, 200 block of Pacific St., Port Barre. Probation warrant. Joseph Harold Fontenot, 46, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 16 00:47 Caller in the 2000 block of West Magnolia advised that someone is around her home and all the car doors were opened.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 16 Ricky Paul Thibodeaux, 58, 700 block of Juanita Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cody Dvaul Isaac, 37, 100 block of Roland Lane, Opelousas.