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City budget passes

The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the city’s 2020-2021 budget Tuesday without public comment. The budget, presented by Steve Moosa, CPA, includes General Fund revenues of $3,176,460 and Special Revenue Funds of $5,818,785. General Fund expenditures are projected at $7,596,175.

Sales tax collections show steep month drop

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections dropped steeply from April to May, but year-to-date collections resisted any sharp impact from the shutdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The May figures primarily reflect sales in April. St.

Mosquito season brings threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).

What’s happening with nation’s law enforcement officers

I hope those who are compassionate about the tragic killing of a black person by an idiot, cop (who, by the way, should have been dismissed long ago) are as passionate with what is happening to law enforcement people around the country by the peaceful demonstrators. In the last 96 hours...

Why I’m a proud member of Antifa

I have come to the realization that I am a member of Antifa. This surprises me, since I’ve often been a huge critic of the mobs that rage in the streets and cause immense physical and emotional damage.

‘30 Days a Black Man’ offers insights into challenges

Police were called about John Mahone, a black man, having an argument with his wife. A cop shot and killed him because he thought Mahone had a knife. Mahone had a can opener. An officer searching for illegal whiskey saw another black man, Harris Miller, run.

Whooping crane chicks surviving

At least three whooping crane chicks hatched in Louisiana this spring remain alive, including one that is nearing fledging, the stage when it is able to fly.

Free COVID-19 testing coming to St. Landry Parish

Free mobile COVID-19 testing will be available throughout St. Landry Parish starting June 16 and continuing through July 7. The Louisiana Department of Health/Office of Public Health and St. Landry Parish government have teamed up with the Louisiana National Guard to offer the testing.

Woman accused of theft from Eunice employer

A 40-year-old woman is accused of stealing $45,012.27 from a Eunice business.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 10 Larry Gary, 34, 600 block of Zimmerman Street, Breaux Bridge. Terrorizing, communicating of false information of planned arson, hate crimes. Arrested by Opelousas Police.