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City Council approves policies, completion of two city projects

RAYNE - In addition to a number of updated policies and the completion of two city projects, highlighting Monday’s City Council meeting was the anticipated design work soon to begin for the long-awaited new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

One-armed man charged in bank burglary

Sometimes putting the finger on a suspect is as easy as finding the one-armed man in Eunice. “This guy has been getting into all kinds of trouble. The one-armed bandit,” Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. Percy Voris Jr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 16 Christopher J. Young, 37, 100 block of Osage Street, Port Barre. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle, driving under suspension. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 16 07:10 Wreck at U.S. 190 and Bobcat. 09:19 Acadian Medical Center needs help with subject. 09:37 Shoplifting at Walmart. 12:03 Advised stolen car is located at West Vine and West Peach.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 16 John Paul Miller, 43, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Second-degree battery. Jacqueline Bergeron, 28, 500 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Theft of motor vehicle $1,000 to $4,000. Quince Heth Guidry, 47, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice.

News notes

True Vine Church host revival The True Vine Church of God In Christ in Eunice will have a Jehovah-Jireh District Harvest Time Fall Revival at 7 p.m. each evening, beginning Sunday through Tuesday. The Facilitator and speaker will be Supt. E. Shannon. The church is located at 200 MLK Drive in Eunice.

Matt Lauer has a right to defend himself

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, “he said, she said,” is quickly becoming, “she said, he cringed and remained silent.” Another variation is, “she said, he apologized profusely and then resigned.” This would describe former Sen.

Today’s bullies are online, but so is help

My sister Kris kicked the tar out of Frankie Leper. It happened in 1972 after Leper, a notorious neighborhood bully, busted up my handmade go-kart, then shoved me into the mud. Sure, Leper was a big kid.

Legendary guitarist, Eunice native Gerry McGee dies while on tour

Legendary guitarist and Eunice native Gerry McGee died while on a solo tour of Japan on Oct. 12. McGee was the son of Dennis McGee, one of Cajun music’s great fiddler players. McGee was on stage in Tokyo on Oct. 8 when he fell ill. McGee was 82. The death was reported on The Ventures website.

Alligator found in Eunice

Eunice Police picked up an alligator on the Frey’s Laundry loading dock early Wednesday morning. The alligator garnered quite a bit of attention when brought to the police station. The gator is shown on the floor and held by an officer before being released at an undisclosed location.