Railroad warning light knocked down

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 7:14pm

Two Acadiana Railway warnings lights at South East Street and East Maple Avenue were taken down sometime Friday probably by a truck. One of the lights was stolen after it was knocked down, said David Burleson, of Acadiana Railway. Trucks are not supposed to use the street, Mayor Scott Fontenot said. Burleson said each light is valued at about $2,000. From left, are Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, Burleson and Mayor Fontenot. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Two Acadiana Railway warnings lights at South East Street and East Maple Avenue were taken down sometime Friday probably by a truck. One of the lights was stolen after it was knocked down, said David Burleson, of Acadiana Railway.

Etouffee Cook-off greeted with sunshine, cool breeze

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 7:08pm

The St. Landry Homestead tent comes down on a windy Sunday for the 31st Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off. Winners are pictured on Pages 2 and 7. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

If the crawfish etouffee was a little too spicy for you Sunday, there was instant relief in the form of 60-degree temperatures and a cool wind. 
Mayor Scott Fontenot was stirring etouffee as he remarked, “It is  great turnout. It ended up a beautiful day.”

Eunice police detectives search Eunice High students Wednesday morning

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 8:54am

Eunice Police Detective Joey Peloquin checks a Eunice High School student near the school's entrance Wednesday morning. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Police were out in force at Eunice High School after a note threatening violence was found in the school on Tuesday.
Principal Mitch Fontenot said, “A message written by someone on the bathroom wall, said something was happening at Eunice High Wednesday."

Vipers lose status as snakes with the fastest strike

Tue, 03/22/2016 - 11:37am

David Penning, a doctoral student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is leading a research project that challenges some popular notions about venomous snake strikes. Photo by Doug Dugas/University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Vipers—venomous snakes such as rattlesnakes and cottonmouths—are commonly thought to possess the quickest strikes.
Not so fast, according to three researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener

MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.

Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener
RAGIN CAJUNS FALLS SHORT AT MONTANA STATE, 84-83

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Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.

Shoppers at annual Noel On the Prairie

The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Acadia Chapter Daughters of American Revolution tour historical sites
Exxon grant awarded to East Elementary

Obituaries

Irice Lavergne

Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

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Belvin Joseph Guillory
Charles Meyer
Clifford Martin Fontenot

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