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Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 12 04:43 Suspicious vehicle reported in a driveway in the 1000 block of W. Ash. 04:57 Requested an escort to a residence on Perchville Road.

News notes

St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery strictly operates by donations and volunteers. The cemetery is not a private one.

Gov. Edwards' update on Tropical Storm Barry

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards met with the Unified Command Group to continue coordinating the state’s response to Tropical Storm Barry and the ongoing flood fight in Louisiana, which has reached day 260. “This storm has our attention,” said Gov. Edwards.

Barry is now a category one hurricane now downgraded (download the weather advisory pdf)

Barry has now been downgraded to. Tropical Storm. Barry is now a category one hurricane with winds of 75 mph, according to the 10:30 a.m. report from Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service, Lake Charles.

Cleco reminds customers to be safe during Tropical Storm Barry

As heavy rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Barry begin to impact Cleco’s service territory, customers may begin to experience power outages.

Concert rescheduled

The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir has rescheduled its performance date to 6 p.m. July 28 at the Liberty Center. Tickets purchased for the July 11 and 12 dates will be honored. The performance were cancelled due to Tropical Storm Barry and air conditioning issues at the Liberty Center.

River drowned big scheme

Big plans were afoot in the late spring of 1915 “to promote and build up the town of Krotz Springs” by bottling and selling the spring water that gave the town its name.

Abbeville man has job that takes him to height of 1,700 feet

Zack Landry has a unique career that 99.5 percent of us would not like to have. Landry is a tower technician for Daley Tower Service, Inc. out of Carencro. It is not uncommon for Landry, who is only 19, to spend two hours getting to his destination to make an inspection.

Zydeco Breakfast to feature Mike Broussard & Nu Edition Zydeko

The City of Opelousas, Zydeco Capital of the World, hosts the 17th Annual Zydeco Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 31 under the oak trees surrounding the historic St. Landry Parish Courthouse. Mike Broussard & Nu Edition Zydeko is to perform.

Eunice News announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Oct. 12 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates.