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Barousse re-elected

Robert T. “Robby” Barousse has been re-elected to his sixth consecutive term as Acadia Parish’s Clerk of Court, according to complete but unofficial returns Saturday night. Barousse held off challenger Emily Stoma in what many say was the parish’s most hotly contested election this term.

Shooting investigated near Rayne High School

UPDATED: 10/14/19 RAYNE - Rayne Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly advised that his patrol and detectives division are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred the evening of Friday, October 11.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 14 07:51 Four-door sedan stuck on the tracks on North La. 13. 08:36 Stolen vehicles in the 800 block of South Beulah. 08:44 Youth with a sling blade in the 500 block of Bernice.

Unrestrained passenger killed, driver arrested in Evangeline Parish crash

MAMOU – According to Louisiana State Police Thomas Gossen, shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 13 near Percy McGee Road in Evangeline Parish.

Alex Rene

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alex Rene announces his passing on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Eunice at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St.

Keith Joseph Wasmuth

Keith Joseph Wasmuth passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 65. No Services have been planned at this time. Keith is survived by one brother, Kent Wasmuth and wife Carol; one sister, Priscilla “Tara” Wasmuth.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 10 Adan Benientez, 26, 2000 block of Betty Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Tonya Myers, 46, unknown address, Eunice. Possession with intention to distribute Schedule II CDS, cocaine, violation of uniform CDS law in drug free zone.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 11 05:28 Assisting St. Landry Parish Sheriff with suspicious person in the 1000 block of Samuel Drive. 06:18 Report from Chevron on Hwy. 13 of subject that threaten to jump him.

News notes

Court 208 Rosary during October Throughout the month of October, Court Eunice 208 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will be leading a rosary each day at 5:30 p.m. in the rosary garden at St. Anthony Church. Everyone is invited to come and pray.

3 of 4 amendments fail

Amendment No. 1 To exempt raw materials, goods, commodities, personal property, and other articles stored in public and private warehouses and destined for the Outer Continental Shelf from property taxes. Yes 47% No 53% Amendment No.