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Eunice Little Mardi Gras run and parade needs volunteers

The Eunice Little Mardi Gras run and parade is scheduled for Sunday. The run will begin at Eunice Recreation Complex at Sittig Road, 461 Sittig, in Eunice. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the fee is $15 per child, and a trailer registration is $10.

Pre-registration for Le Vieux Mardi Gras De Cajuns is Saturday

The Le Vieux Mardi Gras De Cajuns is scheduled for Mardi Gras with registration at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice from 6 to 8 a.m. Registration is $40. Registration is required in person, with a valid driver’s license required, must be 18 years of age.

Did you know? Inference with court-ordered child custody is a crime

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responds to hundreds of domestic complaints each year that involve disputes over the custody of a child. Separation and divorce is a difficult time for the adults involved, and can be devastating for children.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 13 Casondra Mable Sam, 31, 100 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Derek Ray Thomas, 30, 100 block of Cordelia Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 12 08:32 Caller from 400 block of East Vine said neighbor is stealing water. 09:39 Lobby complaint about defamation charges.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 12 Victoria Faith Alfred, 32, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Bench warrant. Donica Fontenot, 56, 100 block of St. Lucy Road, Branch. Probation warrant. Shawn M. Hebert, 24, homeless. Theft, resisting and officer and probation warrant.

News notes

LSUE Performing Arts free concert LSUE Performing Arts Series and the Student Government Association will present a free concert celebrating Black History Month at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the auditorium of the Health Tech Building.

Large patch disease increasing in La. lawns

Large patch disease (formerly called brown patch) is the starting to show up in Louisiana lawns. LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh said this fungus is the most common disease of lawns in Louisiana. The disease can occur on all warm-season turfgrasses but is particularly prevalent on St.

Investing in our children is investing in our economy

Louisiana needs immediate and robust investments in quality early child care and education. I could go on for days about the reasons why — from preparing our children to be successful in school and ultimately in life, to simply being the right thing to do.

LSU AgCenter expert offers tips for a healthy heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. February is designated as American Hearth Month to bring attention to heart health.