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UL Lafayette snags coastal seafood industry study grant

LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has netted a $250,000 grant to help create a comprehensive economic development strategy for the state’s coastal seafood industry. Lt. Gov.

SLEMCO agrees to purchase Knight Oil Tools facility

SLEMCO has entered into an agreement to purchase the Knight Oil Tool campus, near the Lafayette airport, and will relocate its headquarters once the purchase is complete, the electric co-operative announced in a news release on Monday. The purchase is expected to be final in 60 days.

Public safety pay raise on ballot

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot and Police Chief Randy Fontenot are calling the 0.25 percent sales tax on Saturday’s ballot a little tax with a big impact. The tax, which amounts to a penny on $4 spent, is to pay for increasing the starting police officer pay from $9.

St. Edmund Spring Fair

The annual St. Edmund Spring Fair will be held Friday through Sunday at the school grounds. There will be fair rides, games, and much more to enjoy for the entire family. There will be bingo all weekend, with a big bingo at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Eunice Police records clerk wins Rotary Club honor

Julie Shaw, Eunice Police Department’s records clerk won the Eunice Rotary Club Administrative Professional of the Year Award. The award was presented to Shaw during the annual luncheon at St. Thomas More Social Hall Wednesday. Shaw was nominated by Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 2 Dustin John Guilbeau, 34, 1600 block of Evangeline Highway, Jennings. Attempted monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Joseph L. Etienne, 59, 1000 block of Robin Street, Arnaudville.

Sherry Credeur Mire

Sherry Ann Credeur Mire passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the age of 63. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Richard on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Father Wayne Duet will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

Roxie Ann Deshotel Douget

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Roxie Ann Deshotel Douget announces her passing on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Acadian Medical Center at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

Denise Fontenot Guidry

Denise Fontenot Guidry passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the age of 60. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Pastor Woody Gunnels will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 1 07:21 Loud music on the south side of Eunice High by the baseball park. 09:33 Wreck at Laurel and CC Duson. Injuries and road bockage. 12:17 Shoplifting at Walmart.