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Police recover fifth gun from Double Action burglary

A fifth gun stolen in a burglary at Double Action was recovered Thursday by Broussard Police, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The pistol was recovered from a vehicle involved a pursuit by Broussrd Police, he said.

Girls Scouts begin cookie sales

Hope Brown, a co-leader of the Girl Scout Troop 1016 in Eunice, spoke to was the Eunice Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday about the troop and the cookie sales. Brown introduced herself and gave details about the troop and upcoming cookie sales. The Girl Scouts Troop leader is Samantha Ortego of Eunice.

Wreck on La. 13

A wreck involving a silver SUV occurred shortly after noon Wednesday on La. 13 South near the intersection of Buckhorn Drive. The vehicle was overturned off the shoulder of the roadway.

Eunice principals among 5 honored

Two Eunice principals, Mitch Fontenot and Dwanetta Scott, were among St. Landry Parish principals honored at the parish School Board meeting Thursday. Fontenot was honored as High School Principal of the Year and Scott was recognized as Middle School Principal of the Year.

U.S. Marshals director to speak at MLK event

The director of the U.S. Marshals Service, Donald Washington, is to be the speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City-Wide Celebration on Jan. 18. The event is scheduled to begin with a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church’s Dr. J.G. Frank Family Life Center.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 10 Hylisha Renea Richard, 24, 300 block of South Academy Street, Opelousas. Simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 9 09:26 Male pushing a lawn mower with red gas can walking in yards and looking in sheds at Vivian and Rose. 11:04 Female trying to get away from male on Cane Street. He does not want to let her go.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. January 9 Juvenile, 17, Eunice.

Betty Fontenot

EUNICE~ With heavy hearts and great sadness the family announces the passing of Betty Fontenot, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings with her loving family by her side. She was 82.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 9 Brashley Dorielle Edwards, 30, 100 block of Laurie Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kari Danielle Ganson, 28, 200 block of Oak Street, Melville.