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Lisa Page owes an apology – to Peter Strzok’s wife

Lisa Page, the former FBI lawyer who became a frequent target of President Trump after criticizing him in text messages during his candidacy in 2016, poured her heart out to the Daily Beast’s Molly Jong-Fast last week.

Nation needs a good snowstorm

We could use a good snowstorm right about now. I love a good dusting of snow. I love how it disrupts our routines and throws everything out of whack. I lived in Washington, D.C., for nearly eight years. It delighted me how that city went into a panic every time forecasters predicted a few inches.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff, city of Opelousas are grant recipients

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded more than $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States, according to U.S.

Sign honors the 28 mayors of Basile

In 108 years of incorporation, Basile has had 28 mayors. Most were elected by a vote of the people. A few were appointed by a vote of the town council to serve out unexpired terms. Notably, four of the mayors served more than one nonconsecutive term.

BESE member stresses kindergarten preparation

Holly Boffy, recently re-elected to her third term as a member of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education lauded the Acadia Parish education system when she addressed community leaders here Friday.

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive collects 3.5 tons of food items

The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive was held Tuesday. Many families, clubs and organizations, churches, schools, businesses, were generous during this year’s drive.

Audit finds city in good fiscal shape

“The city is in good shape,” auditor Shirley Vigé Jr. said at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting. “You have $5.8 million in cash, so you are not struggling like some of my other ones are,” he said.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 10 12:59 Shoplifting at Walmart. 13:30 Counterfeit money at Dollar Store, 1200 W. Laurel Ave. 16:02 Wreck at Peach and Rodney. No injuries.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 10 Corrina Anne Fontenot, 48, 1300 block of Milton Road, Basile. Bond revoked. Nikolai Small, 22, LSUE Campus Drive, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Momoh Sesay, 19, LSUE Campus Drive, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 10 Dionel H. Williams, 34, 600 block of East 13th Street, Crowley. Bench warrant (2 counts), off bond (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dewayne F. Poullard, 23, 400 block of St.