About 50 people in downtown Eunice were evacuated after a gas leak was discovered at 12: 25 p.m. Monday, according to Fire Chief Chaise Brown. No injuries were reported due to the leak that also closed about 15 business. “We had all intersections blocked off, including Walnut, and parts of Park Avenue, and no entry way from Laurel to South 2nd. There was an evacuation in place for those blocks and neighboring blocks were put under a shelter in place order, which means for residents to stay inside,” Brown said. No through traffic was allowed and fire trucks blocked off streets.

Tri-Parish workforce grows by 496

The Tri-Parish workforce grew by 496 people in March compared to a year ago, but unemployment rates were up, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

Arrest made in Saturday shooting

An 18-year-old Eunice man is charged in connection with numerous shots being fired at about 4 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Jelks Street.

Spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said.

Bobcats’ season ends, Iota advances

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
The Bobcats season ended in the regional round of the Div II Non-Select playoffs as No. 12 Iowa stunned No. 5 Eunice with a 4-0, 6-2 series win.

St. Ed’s, Eunice head to track regionals

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
BELLEVUE – St. Edmund had a strong showing at the District 6-1A meet with 23 athletes qualified to participate in Thursday’s regional meet held at New Iberia Senior High.

Bulb members recognize Arbor Day

Arbor Day was celebrated by the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club on April 26 this year, along with organizations from across the United States.

Roses, topic at Bulb & Blossom’s April meeting

“It’s Smelling Like Roses” at the April meeting of the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club. The meeting was held April 2 beginning with a tour of lovely rose gardens created by member Kathy Manuel.

March Bulb meeting

Fran Guillory, a member of the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club, hosted the March meeting for members.

Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship.

Strange happenings have occurred in the St.

A cloud cover and occasional rain hindered the eclipse viewing at LSUE on Monday, but there were glimpses of the celestial event.