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Crawfish Cook-off poster

Amelia Vidrine Smith, a Eunice artist, painted the poster for the 34th annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off scheduled March 31 at the Northwest Community Center Pavilion in Eunice.

8 now arrested in fatal hit and run

Seven more people, including the parents of the driver, have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run incident on March 1, according to Eunice Police.

Poll at LSUE may be moved

Two of Acadia Parish’s voting precincts will probably be moving — but not far. The proposed move comes at the request of Michael Broussard, director of physical plant at LSUE, and Clerk of Court Robert “Robby” Barousse.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 15 Larry Eugene Browder, 60, 2300 block of Huffman Street, Alexandria. Vehicular homicide, fail to drive on the right side of the road. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 13 George Stepney, 53, 700 block of North Court Street, Opelousas. Aggravated flight and reckless operation. March 14 Michael Ray McCoy, 56, 600 block of South 12th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 14 06:50 Son stole bike off property in the 700 block of South Aymond. 07:25 Hit and run at Popeye’s parking lot. Silver Toyota Camry hit black GMC Terrain and left. 07:43 Burglary at Rocky’s.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 12 - 14 Eugene Curette, 31, 200 block of Marcel Street, Opelousas. Illegal window tint, resisting an officer, disturbing the peace and public intimidation. Arrested by Leonville Police.

Redemptorist Catholic School announces plan to close

Redemptorist Catholic School will close its doors for the final time at the end of the current school year, according to an announcement from the Diocese of Lafayette.

Acadia Parish leaders present ‘State of the Parish

By all indications, things are looking up for Acadia Parish. That seemed to be the general consensus of three parish officials who addressed a capacity crowd for the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Parish meeting on Friday.

News analysis: Bad news, good news for offshore

What’s up with offshore? The oil and gas industry employs nearly 1,800 people directly in the St. Mary region, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And that doesn’t count the shipbuilders and other businesses whose well-being relies on work in the Gulf of Mexico.