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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 15 Shknowca Richard, 46, 1600 block of Veterans Memorial, Eunice. Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian. Ali Ryan Trahan, 18, 500 block of Hwy. 190, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 14 00:40 Caller in the 1400 block of Amazon requested extra police patrol in the area. 01:41 Disturbance in a room at Eunice Inn, at 1100 block of West Laurel. 06:20 Reckless driver in the area of 2nd and Walnut.

News notes

ECCBC announces rehearsals for summer season The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will begin rehearsals for its 2022 summer season on May 9 and 10. Performances will be July 14 and 15 at First Baptist Church, Eunice and features the community concert band, adult choir and children’s choir.

Eunice man guilty of killing his wife in September 2012

A Eunice man was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday for the second time in the stabbing, burning and killing of his wife, Demetra L. Doyle, in September 2012. District Attorney Chad Pitre, in a news release, stated Robert Lee Heard Jr.

Learning to appreciate the regular flu

I recommend the seasonal flu — but please allow me to explain. About a week ago, I felt suddenly rundown and weak. I just wanted to lie down. I thought nothing of it at the time.

Early retirement: threat or menace?

“But I’ll keep workin’/As long as my two hands are fit to use…” – Merle Haggard I haven’t run away and joined the circus, but I am nearing the age when a financial safety net admittedly has the allure of the Sirens of Greek mythology.

Of crawfish, paqueing, and sweet dough pies

There are across south Louisiana some religiously observed Easter week rituals that have little, if anything, to do with religion. They were birthed in the solemnity of Eastertide but they also reflect a native irreverence about gospels of any sort, be they religious, political, or social.

Anti-vaccine bills stall in Legislature

Three anti-vaccine bills ran into trouble with lawmakers Tuesday during lengthy debates. Rep. Larry Bagley, a Stonewall Republican, had proposed a bill that would make it a misdemeanor crime for government agencies and schools to discriminate against people based on their vaccine status.

KRVS names general manager

What’s a veteran journalist from California doing at Lafayette’s music-driven NPR affiliate? Dancing with anticipation at the prospect of partnering the six-decade-old station into the future.

Flowering vines for La. landscapes

There are many plant materials available for us to use when designing a landscape or garden. We can choose from trees, shrubs, cool- and warm-season annuals, perennials and ground covers. And let’s not forget about vines — an element of landscapes that too often is overlooked.