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Gov. Jeff Landry addresses reporters Wednesday on extra security precautions in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges, left, took part in the news conference with the governor at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Gov. Jeff Landry addresses reporters Wednesday on extra security precautions in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges, left, took part in the news conference with the governor at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Bourbon Street area is an ‘enhanced security zone’

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Friday, January 31, 2025
Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next Wednesday through at least the day after Super Bowl LIX is played, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Wednesday. The additional safety measures follow a Jan.
The St. Edmund High School wrestling team hosted its last home tri-dual meet on Wednesday night. Wesley Reed is shown in the process of winning his match against an Erath opponent. (Photo by Amy Myers)

The St. Edmund High School wrestling team hosted its last home tri-dual meet on Wednesday night. Wesley Reed is shown in the process of winning his match against an Erath opponent. (Photo by Amy Myers)

LeBleu builds Blue Jay wrestling from scratch

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
For a long time, if you needed an amateur wrestling fix, you had to make a trip 10 minutes west up Highway 190. It’s a well-known trip. One arrives at the last red light on the west side of Eunice, the one with the Circle K station on your left on Bobcat Drive.
Mariah Heard lines up a shot in a recent home game for LSU Eunice. (LSUE photo)

Mariah Heard lines up a shot in a recent home game for LSU Eunice. (LSUE photo)

LSUE rolls in LCACC opener at SU-Shreveport

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 31, 2025
SHREVEPORT — LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball continued its hot start to the new year with a 108-51 runaway win at Southern-Shreveport on Wednesday to open LCCAC play. The Bengals (12-9) have won six straight contests, the team’s longest streak since the 2020-21 season.
Aidan Mouton arrives at home plate to celebrate a grand slam vs. North Lake College. (LSUE photo)

Aidan Mouton arrives at home plate to celebrate a grand slam vs. North Lake College. (LSUE photo)

LSUE takes pair of opening day games

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
LSU Eunice Baseball began the 2025 season much like it has every year under Jeff Willis – in winning form. The Bengals captured a pair of games on opening day, taking its 22nd straight season opener under the longtime head coach.
Eunice’s Akeviona Monday attempts to make a move on an Iota defender during Monday’s 49-28 loss to the Lady Dogs that dropped the Lady Cats’ overall record to 5-19 on the season. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice’s Akeviona Monday attempts to make a move on an Iota defender during Monday’s 49-28 loss to the Lady Dogs that dropped the Lady Cats’ overall record to 5-19 on the season. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Cats look to break pause on wins

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Eunice Lady Cats are looking to get back on track after a pair of losses. Eunice (5-19) dropped a game to the Ville Platte Lady Bulldogs 48-10 last Saturday and turned around and had a rough second half in falling to the Iota Lady Dogs 49-28.

Some hunting seasons extended due to the recent winter storm

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Since Louisiana has experienced a historic winter storm event, which closed many roads in most areas of the state and prevented many hunters from engaging in recreational hunting opportunities for several days during the open season.

9 Lady Jays notch scores, but Lavergne double-digits

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, January 20, 2025
Even when the St. Edmund Lady Jays have a chance to clear the bench and get other girls on the floor, junior guard Caroline Lavergne just can’t seem to help herself from dominating games at times.
Senior forward Matthew Joseph goes up for a layup in the Bobcats’ win over the Rayne Wolves on Friday night. Joseph was one of four Eunice players who finished in double-digits in scoring. He had 10 points and the Bobcats were led by Brilon Ceasar’s 13 points. (Photos by Rhett Manuel)

Senior forward Matthew Joseph goes up for a layup in the Bobcats’ win over the Rayne Wolves on Friday night. Joseph was one of four Eunice players who finished in double-digits in scoring. He had 10 points and the Bobcats were led by Brilon Ceasar’s 13 points. (Photos by Rhett Manuel)

Tales differ for Bobcat basketball

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, January 20, 2025
The Eunice Bobcats are getting ready for district play and continued to do so in splitting a pair of games against Rayne last Friday. The girls struggled out of the gate and never recovered, while the boys overwhelmed Rayne with a strong second quarter and didn’t look back.

13 former LSU Tigers remain in NFL Playoffs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 17, 2025
BATON ROUGE – Thirteen former LSU football players, including Heisman Trophy quarterback Jayden Daniels, remain in the NFL Playoffs following wild card weekend. LSU is represented on seven of the eight remaining NFL playoff teams with the Houston Texans leading the way with four former Tigers.