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Dariel Mays arrested for stealing crawfish in Acadia Parish

Dariel Mays of Opelousas was arrested for stealing multiple sacks of crawfish. Dariel Mays, 34, was charged with theft of livestock, a felony. It is believed that Mays has committed similar thefts in northern Acadia Parish for the last five years, costing farmers thousands of dollars.

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LSUE OLLI French Table discussion set Friday The LSUE OLLI will have a French Table Friday, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. in the Community Education Building, Room 117 at LSUE. The topic of discussion will be celebrate Mardi Gras by wearing or showing costumes.

St. Landry Parish tourism Commission issues annual report

The St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission released an annual report Monday. The marketing plan and year end report stated there were 10,060 visitors to the parish information centers. The parish tourism organization is led by Celeste Gomez, exeutive director, of Eunice.

From The Eunice News files

The following are from the 1998 files of The Eunice News. Rebecca Erin Moser, daughter of Drs. Michael and Rhonda Moser, of Eunice, was named the Eunice High School Student of the Year. Newly elected U.S. Sen.

Sheriff requests Parish Council raise speed limits on newly paved roads

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz urged the Parish Council to raise speed limits on newly paved roads in the parish.

Rewards flow at Eunice High School’s 20th Renaissance Magic

Eunice High School students had the opportunity to win prizes from gift cards to IPad Airs at the 20th annual Eunice High School Renaissance Pep Rally on Friday in the school’s gymnasium. Prizes included T-shirts, gift cards and much more from local businesses and individual.

City meeting returns to familiar turf -- finances and needs

The Eunice mayor and aldermen returned to familiar turf during Tuesday’s meeting as they heard a report from Fire Chief Mike Arnold outlining the fire department’s needs.

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LSUE OLLI upcoming events The group will have the French table at 9 a.m. Friday in the Community Ed Building, Room 117. The topic for Friday is clothes washing The events are free and encouraged to bring a friend.

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LSUE OLLI upcoming events The group will have the French table at 9 a.m. Friday in the Community Ed Building, Room 117. The next topic for discussionis clothes washing, on Feb 17. The events are free and encouraged to bring a friend.

From The Eunice News files

The following are from the February 1998 files of The Eunice News. The nature trail on Maple Avenue was reported as developing quickly with a pond, new landscaping, footpath and parking area. Jimmie Babineaux of Babineaux Concrete was pictured setting a form for a concrete walk.