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Retired chief deputy presented flag

Retired Eunice Deputy Chief of Police Richard Daigle was presented with a cased flag and certificate by Chief Randy Fontenot Tuesday.

LSUE forum features local women in ‘Courageous Conversations’

LSU Eunice is set to hold another edition of its “Courageous Conversations” series at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Science Building Auditorium. The forum will be dedicated to Women’s History Month with the discussion entitled “Honoring Courageous Women In Our Local Community.

UL Lafayette launches recording arts concentration

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is tailoring an existing degree program for students who want music careers – just not on a stage or in the business side of the industry. UL Lafayette has launched a recording arts concentration for its bachelor’s degree in music.

Gov. Edwards announces $163M for 15 state projects to reduce flood risk

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced $163 million in federal funding for 15 state projects and programs designed to reduce flood risk for communities throughout the state.

Eunice News Easter ham winners listed

The Eunice News Easter Ham Giveaway is giving away 20 hams. Hams are to be redeemed at Champagnes. Do not come to the Eunice News to pick up vouchers. Go directly to Champagnes customer service desk. The deadline to redeem the hams is noon April 5.

Architect tours Liberty

Representatives from a leading architectural firm toured the Liberty Theatre on Monday as part of the renovation of the historic facility.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 24 Joseph Zachary Jr., 42, 300 block of Pleasant Run Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant, three counts. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Day’Jon Evans, 26, 1300 block of Statesman Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 23 00:31 Open door reported at Eunice High. Conducting a walk thru. 00:34 School is secure. 00:47 Report of a subject hitting another subject near the area of 6th and Maple.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 23 Sean Lamar Doucet, 20, 300 block of La Rue Christ-Roi, Carencro. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Amber Gail Devillier, 37, 2900 block of Perch Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 22 01:08 Caller in the 200 block of Acadia advised of a subject banging on her home. 02:35 Lobby complaint in reference to a stolen lightbar for a vehicle.