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Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 21 04:33 Male in backyard in the 400 block of East Vine. 04:56 Man is trying to get in his truck in the 600 block of Farris. 07:31 Traffic stop at Mill and Ardoin. 07:33 Need additional unit. Drug odor.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 21 Lyle D. Randell, 36, 500 block of Halsey Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Kevin James Anderson, 42, 1000 block of Rachel Drive, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000. June 22 Brandon G. Sattler, 43, 200 block of Leonard Miller Road, Eunice.

James Raymond Sonnier

Eunice~It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Raymond Sonnier announces his passing on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 70.

AgCenter research focuses on pollinator, forage relationships

Pollinator health continues to be the buzzword among researchers working to enhance pollinator populations responsible for sustaining world food production.

From The Eunice News files

From the June 2009 files of The Eunice News. Reading for elevator. Troy Fontenot, left, and Jessie Fontenot, both with Chad Hesnoir Construction of Ville Platte, work on footings for foundation of the elevator to be installed at the remodeling of First Baptist Church Education Department.

Chataignier Council raises fine for nuisance dogs

The Chataignier Council, on Monday, voted to adopt an amendment to its existing dog/nuisance ordinance. The amendment was introduced during last month’s meeting and was passed following a public hearing.

Governor signs bill allowing easier refunds of unconstitutional taxes

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a number of bills into law over the past few days, including one that makes it easier for taxpayers to get refunds of taxes paid under an unconstitutional or misapplied law.

America risks losing to China on cryptocurrencies

Everybody’s looking at China.

More thoughts that should keep you awake at night

No single theme grabbed my attention this week, so we’re back to a potpourri of random thoughts. For instance, I often encounter news reports about some inmate serving a life sentence and going before the parole board for the umpteenth time.

Fighting over an Acadian celebration

Most people in south Louisiana know that the feast of the Assumption, August 15, has been set aside as a special day by Acadians in Canada and by their Cajun cousins in Louisiana. But there was a big argument before that day was decided, and June 24 — the feast of St.