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City’s 125th birthday celebration was a hot event

Mayor Scott Fontenot said the only complaint he heard about the city’s birthday celebration Saturday was a wish the city had been founded in October or November. Saturday’s sunshine and 90-degree plus temperature were uncomfortable at times.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 17 05:06 Disturbance over a cell phone in the 200 block of Childs. 07:38 Irate student at Eunice Junior High School. Doesn’t want to go into school. 10:17 Male assaulting girlfriend on Acadia Street.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 17 Naomi Ruth McLendon, 32, 300 block of Shady Acres Loop, Eunice. Probation violation hold. Timothy James Stelly, 36, 100 block of Willie Young Road, Eunice. Warrant for theft of goods. Freddie Joseph Deaville, 30, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice.

Body found in Beggs identified

The body found in Beggs has been identified as Demetris “Meechie” Lincoln, 44, of Houston, Texas, according to a news release from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. A tip was received from St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 17 Caleb Mitchell Hudson, 37, 2100 block of Jules LaGrange Road, Arnaudville. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 13 Jeramie Cole Pitre, 41, 500 block of West Maple Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. Shane Beard, 36, 1300 block of Drew Avenue, Eunice. Cruelty to a juvenile. Arrested by St.

Railroad crossing to be closed Friday

The railroad crossing on La. 13, 0.4 miles north of U.S. 190, in St. Landry Parish will be closed for railroad replacement at 6 a.m. Friday until Saturday, weather permitting. The detour will consist of La. 29, U.S. 190 and La. 758. Emergency vehicles will not have access through the area.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excepts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 16 08:29 Loose pit bull in the 600 block of Harold Street. 11:05 Wreck at Hancock Bank. No injuries or road blockage. 11:17 Wreck with a dog on U.S.190 just past John R. Young.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 15 David Edmundo Frank, 57, 700 block of Peach Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Vanessa Ponthier, 52, 200 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Improper supervision of a juvenile.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 13 06:41 Report of a subject being loud walking near Oil Express. 06:58 Report from 200 block of Acadia St. of disturbance.