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Dorothy L. Nicklos Moses

Dorothy L. Nicklos Moses

Dorothy L. Nicklos Moses

Dorothy L. Nicklos Moses passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the age of 93. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. preceded by a Rosary at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Donna Baltakis.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 12 07:28 Requested traffic control on southside of Eunice High. 08:31 Caller in the 500 block of South 2nd advised that a subject is trying to steal a roof off of a home.
Xavier Berrnard Watson

Xavier Berrnard Watson

Suspect in Eunice shooting sought

St. Landry Crime Stoppers and Eunice Police need help in locating a suspect wanted on attempted murder charges.  On May 4, just after 10 p.m., Eunice Police responded to a call of someone being shot in the 200 block of Acadia Street.
Ginger Myers, who co-founded LHC Group, will be recognized with an honorary degree during the College of Nursing & Health Sciences’ Commencement ceremony on Friday. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. (Submitted photo)

Ginger Myers, who co-founded LHC Group, will be recognized with an honorary degree during the College of Nursing & Health Sciences’ Commencement ceremony on Friday. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette to award honorary doctorate to LHC Group’s Ginger Myers

A health care leader with a long record of community service will earn an honorary doctorate of nursing practice during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Spring 2022 Commencement.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 11 Larry Joseph Mason, 40, 100 block of North Beulah, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, aggravated assault. Lekidely Wright, 29, 900 block of Ross Ave., Crowley. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 11 00:12 Caller advised of people digging in trash. 00:13 Caller advised of suspicious person and a vehicle at the Northwest Pavilion.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 12 Markaylon Chaisson, 22, 1000 block of George Dupre, Cecelia. Felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, illegal carrying of weapons. Arrested by St.
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Games Across Acadiana raffle tickets on sale LAFAYETTE — Starting June 3 through June 19, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games Across Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 60 missions and activities for the whole family.

Dispelling the myths about abortion

I was always a big fan of mythology. My particular favorite is Athena, also known as Minerva, goddess of wisdom. She is said to have sprung fully formed from her father Zeus’ head, which was probably a great relief for his wife Hera.