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Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Dec. 25 Joseph Andrus, 27, 1500 block of Acorn Road, Ville Platte. DWI, open container, careless operation, resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, Dec. 24 There were 10 traffic stops from 7:39 a.m. until 12:56 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25. Officer L.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, Dec. 23 There were three traffic stops from 1:56 p.m. until 9:25 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 1:19 p.m.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Pageants announced The Junior, Teen, Miss and Ms. Cajun Mardi Gras Festival Queen Cajun Mardi Gras Festival pageant is Jan. 17. Junior, Teen and Miss contestants must be from St. Landry, Acadia, or Evangeline parishes. The Ms. competition is open to anyone.

Edie Faye Reed Granger

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Edie Faye Reed Granger

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Edie Faye Reed Granger passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 75. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church (Mamou) with Father Billy Massie Celebrant. Burial will follow in the new St. Ann’s Cemetery.

Addison Claire Jones

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Addison Claire Jones

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Addison Claire Jones, age 19, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Thomas Chapel with Father Korey Lavergne Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Kayler Joann Boone

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Kayler Joann Boone

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Kayler Joann Boone, age 64, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. At this time, no services have been planned.

Darryl Keith Edmonds

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Darryl Keith Edmonds

Myra Miller

Monday, December 29, 2025

Darryl Keith Edmonds passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Darryl proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. Inurnment of ashes will be held at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings, with details to be announced.

Dwarf citrus trees produce full-size fruit

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Dwarf citrus trees produce full-size fruit

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Gardeners sometimes think citrus trees need a lot of space to grow. Surprisingly, dwarf citrus trees can produce the same delicious fruit as full size citrus trees in a fraction of the space. The key is to know what dwarf citrus trees need to thrive in small spaces.

Irma Trosclair, Principal of Eunice High School, has been named the District High School Principal of the Year. Trosclair’s leadership and dedication to the students and staff at EHS has set a standard of excellence. (Submitted photo)

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Trosclair named District High School Principal of the Year

Claudette Olivier

Wednesday, December 24, 2025