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Note: The following is submitted by Claire Miller Jazwick, daughter of Dr. A.C. Miller, of Eunice. She graduated from the LSU School of Journalism and was deputy press secretary for Sen. J. Bennett Johnston for more than 10 years. She resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Tri-Parish workforce rises by 274

The Tri-Parish workforce rose by 274 people in November 2019 over the November 2018 count, according to a monthly report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. There were 67,494 people in the workforce in St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes in November 2019, up 0.4% from November 2018.

Arrest made in Double Action burglary

An arrest has been made in the burglary at Double Action that occurred on Dec. 23.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 7 09:46 Shoplifting at Walmart. Subject is putting things in a bag. 10:00 Subject is back at Gossip in the 100 block of West Walnut. 10:05 Subject has been verbally banned from Gossip.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 7 Ravis James Guillory, 600 block of East Peach Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000, possession of synthetic cannabinoid first conviction, possession with intent to distribute counterfeit Schedule I drug and violation of drug-free zone.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 7 Percy Castille, 43, 200 block of Northwood Road, Arnaudville. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ricky Neil Kimble, 26, 300 block of Walnut Street, Melville. Aggravated battery.

Eunice Rotary Club seeks nominations for Citizen of The Year Award

The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award.

Zydeco fans can jam with Geno Delafose Saturday

Fan favorite Geno Delafose leads the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam, set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The jam provides a rare opportunity to meet and jam with one of south Louisiana’s most popular artists.

Update: 2nd driver dies / Ville Platte woman killed in 2-vehicle crash

UPDATE: On January 7, 2020, Troop I was notified by hospital personnel that a second person has succumbed to his injuries following the January 5th crash. The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche has been identified as 45-year-old Richard Mayeux of Westlake.

Bunkie suffers fatal wound at concert in Opelousas

A 28-year-old black male from Bunkie died in a shooting aroudn 1 a.m. Sunday during a concert at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The victim was taken by private vehicle to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.