Wreck on U.S. 190 Friday afternoon

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 4:29pm

A two-vehicle accident on Laurel Avenue, U.S. 190, in front of Taco Bell Friday afternoon sent six people, including adults and children, to Acadian Medical Center with various injuries. Eunice police, firefighters, city marshals and Acadian Ambulance responded to the accident. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

A two-vehicle accident on Laurel Avenue, U.S. 190, in front of Taco Bell Friday afternoon sent six people, including adults and children, to Acadian Medical Center with various injuries. Eunice police, firefighters, city marshals and Acadian Ambulance responded to the accident.

Louisiana still has potential for a good rice crop

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 1:00pm

Ben McKnight, LSU AgCenter research associate and doctoral student, talks about research with an aquatic weed herbicide, benzobicyclon, made by Gowan. (Photo by Bruce Schultz, LSU AgCenter)

Unusually excessive rainfall and cloudy days have been a challenge for growing rice, but it’s too early to become pessimistic about this year’s crop, according to the director of the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station.

LaFleur resolution hailed as ‘return to balance’ for Legislature

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 8:13am

Sen. Eric LaFleur of Ville Platte

Louisiana’s governor historically wields more power than counterparts across the United States: handpicking leadership in both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature, setting State Bond Commission agendas and possessing line-item veto authority.

Sex Ed class stresses abstinence

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 6:07am

Deanna Bingham, right, executive director of Louisiana Youth for Excellence, explains a sex education program to St. Landry Parish School Board members during a board executive committee Monday. Seated at left is Mary Ellen Donatto, a board member from Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

About 1,300 St. Landry Parish public school students received sex education last school year through a state-sponsored program, “Choosing the Best,” which stresses abstinence.
The program is delivered through Louisiana Youth for Excellence, administered by the governor’s office.

Crowd gathers to welcome new LSU Eunice chancellor

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 6:04am

New LSU Eunice Chancellor Kimberly Russell meets Allison Briscoe, Student Government Association president and sophomore pre-vet student. Several students attended Russell’s welcome reception. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Bringing numbers up – enrollment and foundation dollars – will be some of new chancellor Kimberly Russell’s top priorities when she takes over as LSU Eunice chancellor Sept. 1.

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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
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Clifford Martin Fontenot

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