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City sets deadline to pay utility bills

Since March the city suspended disconnecting customers with unpaid utility bills, but that is ending Oct. 16.

Our lives were changed by 9/11

“I have watched through a window a world that has fallen.” — W. H. Auden . The date, 9/11, turned into the frantic dialing of 911 nineteen years ago. A surreal feeling of shock and helplessness enveloped all Americans as we watched that day’s events unfold.

Who can turn the world on with her anniversary?

What were you doing the night of Saturday, March 19, 1977? Like 21.2 million other Americans, I was watching the final episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Watching it and making a nerdy audio recording of it for posterity.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 8 Jonah Gobert, 29, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property, simple assault, and aggravated battery. Roaul Joseph Jacobs, 34, 300 block of East Peach, Eunice. Hit and run driving. September 9 Clayton J.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 10 0543 Reckless driver near DC’s. 11:43 Stolen money in the 900 block of Williams. 23:08 911 advised caller said his wife is going crazy and hung up.

Crowley suspect vows to ‘go out with a bang’

Crowley Police are seeking information on a suspect they believe is responsible for shooting into a residence here Sunday, Sept. 6. In a statement released late Tuesday by the Criminal Investigations Division, Capt.

Oil companies ask court to reconsider sending the cases to state court

Oil and gas companies are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its previous decision that parish lawsuits alleging damage of coastal wetlands should be heard in state court. A three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based U.S.

Acadia Parish to seek new mosquito control contract

After heaping praise on the efforts of Mosquito Control Services and its consultant, Glenn Stokes, in the wake of Hurricane Laura, the Acadia Parish Police Jury voted 6-2 Tuesday to advertise for a new contract. “This is not about the storm,” said Juror Steve Comeaux.

Edwards moving state to Phase 3

Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday the state will move to Phase 3 for the reopening of its economy amid an improving picture in the fight against the deadly virus. Edwards said he would provide details about Phase 3 Friday afternoon.

Benjamin C. Hurks

It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Hurks announces his passing on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9:23 p.m. at his residence in Eunice. He was 35. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Frank Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.