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Bomb threatened at Eunice High School

There was a heavy police presence at Eunice High School Wednesday morning following a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon on Instagram, a social media website. Two K9 units were employed to search the school Tuesday evening, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs. January 21 06:59 Neighbor’s dog barks at 6:15 every morning in the 100 block of South Tanglewood. 08:34 Lobby complaint about credit card theft. 10:11 Lobby complaint about lost wallet at Walmart.

Dr. Ben Miller, DVM

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Dr. Ben Miller on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home in Eunice at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St.

Man killed in Palmetto shooting

St. Landry Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz has confirmed that his office responded to a shooting on Carmons Road in the Palmetto area at about 11 p.m. on Sunday. The shooting resulted in the death of a 28-year-old black male from Palmetto.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 18 – 21 Jeremy Douglas Dean, 45, 200 block of Meadow Circle, Opelousas. Bench warrant, switched license plate, failure to secure vehicle registration, driving under suspension. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Essie J. Common

It is with great sadness that the family of Essie J. Common announces her passing on Saturday, January 18 at 2:57 p.m. at the Eunice Manor Nursing Home in Eunice. She was 88. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 17 04:36 Truck broken into in the 1100 block of Sittig. 05:02 2018 white Expedition stolen in the 600 block of West Peach. 07:04 Vehicle broken into in the 200 block of Rodney. 08:12 Male left hospital.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 16 Andy Lee Rider, 37, 200 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. January 17 William P. Jagneaux, 49, 1000 block of Acadian Drive, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000.

EPSB hears of acting principal at VPHS

Evangeline Parish Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard announced during Wednesday’s meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board that Ville Platte High has a new acting principal, effective Tuesday, January 14. The new principal is Willie Goodley, who has been in education for over 40 years.

AgCenter experts offer rice farmers tips

Rice farmers preparing for the 2020 crop heard recently from LSU AgCenter experts about what they should be considering before they get into the fields. The meetings were held in Welsh, Vidrine and Crowley, and more are scheduled. Don Groth, resident coordinator of the LSU AgCenter H.