Bad weather news got worse Monday morning as forecasters up their probability call of winter misery for South Louisiana, with the possibility of significantly worse conditions in the south-central portion than the rest of the region.
From files of The Eunice News
January, 1963
Rotarians heard details of how the new Food Stamp program will work. It will first be introduced in this area in Evangeline Parish, according to supervisor Billy Wood.
Attorney Terry Hoychick has filed campaign committee organizational documents with the Secretary of State preparatory to running for Eunice city judge in November.
Registration dates and rules for the Le Vieux Mardi Gras De Cajuns and the Lil’ Mardi Gras have been announced.
The adult run will be held March 4 with registration to take place at the Northwest Community Center from 6 a.m. until 8 a.m.
The children’s event will be on March 2.
Afternoon temperatures over the Eunice area failed to get above freezing, extending into Friday night extremely hazardous driving conditions throughout Acadiana and the rest of South Louisiana.
Fire consumed the home of Marion “Nootsie” and Lori Sattler on Clanton Avenue late Thursday night.
According to police radio logs, the fire posed a threat to the next -door neighbor’s home as the house at 1360 Clanton “went up in flames”.
Wine Country met Cajun Country last Friday night as one Eunice native returned to her hometown with fellow members of a Sonoma, Calif. “wine tasting group”.
January 23
Brent Mire, 39, 1048 Samuel Drive; careless operation with accident, driving under the influence, driving under suspension.
Haaymen Douresseau, 37, 800 North Vivian Avenue; resisting an officer, disturbing the peace.
Afternoon temperatures over the Eunice area failed to get above freezing, extending into Friday night extremely hazardous driving conditions throughout Acadiana and the rest of South Louisiana.
St. Landry Parish, Acadia Parish and Evangeline Parish public schools and school-related activities are cancelled Friday.
St. Landry Supt. Edward Brown said the decision to close in his parish was made in light of anticipated inclement weather conditions on Friday.
Jan. 23
Jordan P. Guidroz, age 21, 1338 Edith Street, Opelousas, LA, no drivers license, driving while intoxicated-1st offense, aggravated flight from an officer.
Kyle Vidrine, age 23, 914 Mary Ann Street, Opelousas, LA, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a winter storm advisory for the entire Acadiana entire region.
Winter precipitation is expected to mix in with light rain as early as tonight, especially in southeast Texas and parts of southwest and central Louisiana.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
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)
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.
