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Union Pacific steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make its way through Eunice on Thursday. (Submitted photo)

Steam locomotive ‘Big Boy’ headed our way

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, August 13, 2021

Train buffs and the curious are in for a treat on Thursday as Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s to conquer mountains while carrying equipment in support of World War II, passes through Eunice.

COVID-19 cases climb

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, August 13, 2021

The positivity rate for COVID-19 cases in St. Landry Parish rose to 16.2%, up from 13.6%. The cumulative case total for the census tracts covering Eunice is now at 986, up 128 cases from 858 reported on July 30.

Parish’s population declines

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, August 13, 2021

St. Landry Parish’s population was 82,540 in the 2020 census released Thursday. That’s a decline of 5,160 or 5.9% from the 2000 count. In 2000, the St. Landry Parish’s population was 87,700, but dropped to 83,384 in 2010. Since 2000, Eunice’s population dropped 18%.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, August 13, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 13 Marcus Dwayne Greene, 35, 1200 block of Garland Avenue, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Eddie J. Smith, Sr., 38, 100 block of Twisted Oaks Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Log reports

Myra Miller

Friday, August 13, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 12 00:19 Disturbance reported at Chip’s Daiquiri. 03:54 Structure fire reported at the 600 block of South 5th. Eunice Fire Department en route.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 12 Belinda Andrea Stevenson, 40, 100 block of Gerald Street, Opelousas. Improper telephone communications. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Kimberly K. Womack, 32, 900 block of East Street, Mamou. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 11 Michael Cain, 38, 1200 block of N. Market, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Juan N. Grimaldo, 36, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police radio log

Eunice Police Radio Logs

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 11 00:00 Caller in the 300 block of Fuselier advised that someone told her that a subject stole her storage building. 00:59 911 call made from the 300 block of Corn and advised that someone is in his residence.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Late registration at EHS set Thursday Eunice High School will have a late registration from 9 a.m. until noon Thursday. Registration must be accompanied by an electric bill and any type of secondary bill. Registration fee is $50. Blood Drive at b1Bank Aug.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Summer 2021 graduates received their diplomas Friday during ceremonies at the Cajundome, capping a historic 2020-2021 academic year during which 3,592 students earned degrees. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette Summer Commencement signals end to historic academic year

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 332 degrees during its Summer 2021 Commencement on Aug. 6 at the Cajundome, signaling the end of a historic academic year.