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Thanksgiving’s meaning found in food drive

Mitch Fontenot’s daughter Millie, 7, learned the true meaning of Thanksgiving this year. Mitch and Millie held a neighborhood food drive where the Fontenots’ live, University Place.

Church Point council talks social media policy

The Town of Church Point is moving toward the implementation of a social media policy for all of its employees following a recent post related to an incident at the town’s Nov. 18 Magistrate’s Court. “We have one website, and we have one Facebook (page).

Korean rice buy to hemp production covered by Ag Commissioner Strain

Dr. Mike Strain, DVM, recently re-elected to his fourth term as state Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, covered a wide range of topics when he addressed the Crowley Lions Club recently.

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Acadian Medical Center earn top Medicare rating

In the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mercy Regional Medical Center and it’s Eunice campus, Acadian Medical Center, together have been awarded a top 5-star rating.

Outside players to seek role in House, Senate

Lawmakers have long had the luxury of diving into redistricting sessions as lobbyists and major sat back and watched — usually from a distance. That’s because outside of the rails, those who could influence life inside the rails considered the topic off limits and internal to the House and Senate.

Acadia Parish budget trims spending

A general fund budget that will cut funding to a number of parish offices and eliminate insurance coverage for elected officials will be presented for public comment on Dec. 10. Meeting in special session here Tuesday morning (Nov.

WHO DAT SANTA?

Can you guess the identity of this Mystery Santa? The person who does identify the person behind the beard will receive a dinner for two at Nick’s on 2nd Street, a gift basket from Kiwanis, and a one year subscription to The Eunice News.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 27 Patrick Michael Depa, 38, 7100 block of Highway 31, Opelousas. Aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 26 06:53 Caller said he is mad because people go to his dad’s residence to take showers. 07:53 Deputy flagged down at Northwest Pavilion. Unsure what is wrong with subject.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. November 26 Ariel Nicole Arnaud, 28, 1100 block of West Ash, Eunice. Resisting an officer and bench warrant.