La. National Guard demonstrates disaster readiness

A simulated casualty is transported to a C-130J30 Super Hercules airplane by Airmen with the Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing as part of a joint aeromedical evacuation exercise, Ultimate Caduceus 2015, at the Naval Air Station – Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in Belle Chasse, La., in conjunction with the annual Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness' disaster response exercise on Saturday. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. Paul Meeker, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

The Louisiana National Guard participated in a statewide disaster response exercise (DRX) designed to test the capabilities of various local, state and federal agencies Saturday.

Wasp activity rising

Social wasps, like this paper wasp, are more likely to sting a person than a solitary wasp, like a mud dauber. Wasps are most active when temperatures are between 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Social wasps, like this paper wasp, are more likely to sting a person than a solitary wasp, like a mud dauber. Wasps are most active when temperatures are between 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Eunice arrests

The following are Eunice police arrests.
April 16
Shannon Strauss, 39, 314 West Kennedy, Lot 2, Iota; Warrant for theft, released on bond.
Michael Vidrine, 31, 130 Mamie St., Eunice; Theft of goods (shoplifting).

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Sports

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

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Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the 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)

Obituaries

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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