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Peggy Martin roses at Peggy Martin’s house. (Photo provided by Pierre Bouchee and Jan Pesses/St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association)

Peggy Martin roses at Peggy Martin’s house. (Photo provided by Pierre Bouchee and Jan Pesses/St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association)

The Peggy Martin rose has a unique Louisiana story

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
Peggy Martin roses are in their prime right now. If you’ve spotted the profuse, deep pink bloomers climbing on trellises or fences this spring, you’ve seen one of the most beautiful, easy-care roses of the South.

Eunice News candidate announcement policy

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Eunice News will publish announcements for candidates in the Nov. 8 election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.
A scene from “Louisiana Law” that airs Saturdays. (Submitted photo)

A scene from “Louisiana Law” that airs Saturdays. (Submitted photo)

‘Louisiana Law’ features state’s wildlife agents

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
“Louisiana Law” follows the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S.
Ronald Greene, a 49-year-old Black man from Monroe, died in 2019 after a car crash and being beaten by State Police troopers. (Louisiana State Police Bodycam video via the Associated Press.)

Ronald Greene, a 49-year-old Black man from Monroe, died in 2019 after a car crash and being beaten by State Police troopers. (Louisiana State Police Bodycam video via the Associated Press.)

Prosecutor considering charges for troopers in Ronald Greene’s death

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
Third District Attorney John Belton told a House committee Thursday that he will convene a grand jury to consider charges against the state troopers involved in the death of Ronald Greene.
The asphalt track at the walking park is to be widened and repaved with concrete using a $400,000 state grant. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The asphalt track at the walking park is to be widened and repaved with concrete using a $400,000 state grant. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City awarded $400K for walking park

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Eunice Community Nature Trail is to receive $400,000 in COVID-related funds to rehabilitate the walking trail. Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the grant awarded by Gov. John Bel Edwards following a meeting Thursday to set the agenda for Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. Board of Aldermen meeting.
Two Eunice High School students, Baylie Guillory and Dylan Fuselier, were recognized at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting Thursday. The students are the first in the state to earn dual enrollment technical college degrees. They attended the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center and South Louisiana Community College where they earned degrees in Culinary Arts and Occupations. With them is Aimee Summerlin of the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center. (Photo by

Two Eunice High School students, Baylie Guillory and Dylan Fuselier, were recognized at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting Thursday. The students are the first in the state to earn dual enrollment technical college degrees. They attended the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center and South Louisiana Community College where they earned degrees in Culinary Arts and Occupations. With them is Aimee Summerlin of the Eunice Career and Technical Educational Center. (Photo by

School Board OKs $1K stipend

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board spent most of its meeting time recognizing student achievement during their meeting Thursday. The Board approved a $1,000 stipend for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees from COVID relief funds.
Bambi Polotzola speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council in favor of removing a monument to Confederate soldiers from the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds. The meeting was held Wednesday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Bambi Polotzola speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council in favor of removing a monument to Confederate soldiers from the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds. The meeting was held Wednesday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Courthouse Confederate monument to be moved

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 8, 2022
What to do with the monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds is scheduled to come up again at the Council’s April 20 meeting. Another round of public comment on the monument occurred at Wednesday’s Public Works Committee meeting.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, April 8, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 8 Don Craig Allen, 46, 200 block of Fontenot Street, Melville. Issuing worthless checks (3 counts), bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, April 8, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 7 03:18 Someone unplugged camera in the 500 block of Pearl. 05:45 Subject causing a disturbance at Super 1 Foods.
Paul "Clyde" Fruge

Paul "Clyde" Fruge

Paul "Clyde" Fruge I

Myra Miller
Friday, April 8, 2022
Paul “Clyde” Fruge, I passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with David Guillory officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.