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Area alternative education program approved by BESE

he Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has approved the annual operation of 125 alternative education programs and 34 schools, 10 of which were vetted through the state’s new, more robust authorization process.

Ville Platte city utility rates soar

The Ville Platte City Council met Monday afternoon at the Northside Civic Center for its regular monthly meeting and unanimously voted to raise utility rates for residents and businesses. Before the meeting, a public hearing was conducted to discuss utility rate increases.

Education dominated session: Raises, major funding increases for K-12 education

Education issues loomed during the most recent session of the Louisiana Legislature, but there were other matters that will impact Acadia Parish. And Sen. Dan “Blade” Morrish, R-Jennings, and Rep.

Eunice shooting is on Crimestoppers

St. Landry Parish Crimestoppers is asking for information about a shooting that occurred in Eunice. A 26-year-old Eunice man was shot in the chest in a robbery at about 2 a.m. on June 13 in the 200 block of Jelk, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.

Road questions persist

There’s a 30 mph speed limit sign on Soileau Road north of Eunice that’s probably needed now, but about four years ago traveling that fast might have resulted in a trip to the tire shop. The road now offers an easy smooth ride. St.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 20 Lucas Cormier, 24, 100 block of Cormier, Eunice. Bench warrant. Ethan Andre Brown, 26, 100 block of Shelton Manuel Loop, Eunice. Probation violation-hold. Chad E. Miller, 45, 300 block of Ulysse Street, Eunice. Stalking. Albert J.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. 08:21 Disturbance in the 1300 block of West Peach. 09:57 Remove a vehicle from Sattler Supply. 12:03 Wreck at Perchville Road and La. 13. 13:24 Lobby complaint about harassment.

Eunice Police seek man in early Friday morning shooting

A 41-year-old Eunice man is wanted for question by Eunice Police in an early morning shooting, according to Police Chief Chief Randy Fontenot. Wanted is Billy Thomas, who should be considered armed and dangerous, Fontenot said.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 19-20 Lance Hargrove, 23, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Sheriff’s Office. Malachi McCarthy, 29, 100 block of Mandy Road, Opelousas. Bench warrants (three counts).

David Grant Fontenot

David Grant Fontenot was born November 10, 1968 in Eunice, Louisiana and passed away June 16, 2019 at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Grant graduated from Eunice High School in 1987.