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Better late than never

I was nearly a decade late, but, yes, I finally summoned my intestinal fortitude and underwent a colonoscopy.

Bible reading marathon to be completed today

A 100-hour Bible-reading marathon at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas is to end at about 4:30 p.m. today. About 300 volunteers including Gov.

Eunice Police pay raise trumped by Ville Platte

Eunice Police officers began receiving a $3 an hour pay raise in January in attempt to retain and attract trained officers. The starting pay moved up to $12.75 an hour. Voters in May 2019 approved a 0.25% sales tax to fund the pay raise.

Maple Avenue paving coming, just not this year

Survey crews will be working on Maple Avenue in the coming weeks, but the actual repaving of the road won’t happen until next year. Bill Oliver Jr.

Some Mardi Gras throws draw police attention

Mardi Gras throws of full cans of beer and Jello shots are drawing the attention of Eunice Police. “We’ve got complaints about people throwing full cans of beer,” Chief Randy Fontenot said. And there are reports of people throwing Jello shots form the Mardi Gras trailers, he said.

Errol J. Young

EUNICE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Errol J. Young announces his passing at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation in Eunice on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the age of 90. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 27 04:28 Theft at Goodwill box at 2360 W. Laurel. 06:32 Male reportedly abusing female at apartment on Tamaran Loop. 08:35 Juvenile acting up at school .

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. February 27 Kevin P. Edwards, 25, 100 block of Jennifer Street, Eunice. Bench warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 27 Shelton Ray Morris, 43, 2200 block of Union Street, Lecompte. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nakia Augustine, 45, 1700 block of Caddo Street, Opelousas.

Donald "Troy" Guillory

Donald “Troy” Guillory passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the age of 50. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Chataignier with Reverend Gary Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in St Thomas More Cemetery in Eunice.