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Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 13 08:29 Caller from 400 block of Corn said ex-boyfriend choked her yesterday. 10:31 Disturbance in the 300 block of Corn. 10:39 Windows broken out of rental house in the 700 block of CC Duson.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 13 Peterech Rideau, 24, 1000 block of North Vivian, Eunice. Attempted first-degree murder, principal. James Kevin Comeaux, 53, 400 block of St. Matthew Street, Lawtell. Theft less than $1,000 and criminal trespass.

News notes

ECCBC Children’s Choir practice set The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir Inc. announces its Children’s Choir rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas Concert. Rehearsals are set at 6 p.m. Nov. 21, and Nov. 27 at First Baptist Church.

Central Middle School welcomes new principal

Dr. Chastity L. Wilson officially took her post as principal at Central Middle School on Nov. 4. She arrives from Opelousas Junior High School where she served as principal. Wilson was principal at the junior high campus for the past five years. Dr.

St. Landry Parish early education state accountability scores released

Early childhood education data was released by the Louisiana State Department of Education on Nov. 5. In September of 2018, the St. Landry Parish Board acquired Head Start in order to provide greater opportunity and quality education through a Tier I curriculum for all students of St.

Catholic priest was right to deny Biden communion

Whenever a Catholic runs or is nominated for public office, he or she has to endure a now-familiar vetting process revolving around one thing: abortion rights.

Driving an ‘underwater’ car is no fun

What’s the best car on the road? One that’s paid off. That’s what my father loves to say. Regrettably, too many Americans aren’t heeding his advice. What’s worse is that they’re taking on “underwater” loans that far exceed their cars’ value.

Fees increased at Eunice meeting

Ordinances raising application and permit and inspection fees were approved at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. The meeting was about 30 minutes long and included mostly housekeeping actions by the city Board.

Local elections will drive turnout

When voters head to the polls to complete the runoff process this weekend, many of them will select individuals to help manage their parishes and cities.

Tribute planned Saturday for Gerry McGee

A tribute to legendary guitarist Gerry McGee is planned from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church on Park Avenue in Eunice. McGee, who grew up in Eunice, died while on a solo tour in Japan on Oct. 12. He was 81 years old.