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Robbery investigation continues

Police here continue to investigate the Wednesday afternoon robbery of a local bank. According to Police Chief Jimmy Broussard, the robber entered the main branch of Bank of Commerce and Trust Co. at 326 N. Avenue G at around noon, walked up to the teller and demanded cash.

From The Eunice News files

From the March 2009 files of The Eunice News. Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary. Glendale Elementary honored its Students of the Week for Feb. 2 to Feb. 6. Sitting from left are Carli Boone, Chance Vidrine, Bailey Trichell, Sadie Shuff and Mark Keith Living.

The media is playing into Trump’s hands

You’re more likely to see a unicorn walking down Michigan Avenue than roving bands of street thugs wearing “Make America Great Again” hats in Democratic-dominated Chicago.

Is Louisiana a judicial hellhole?

According to several watchdog organizations, Louisiana has one of the worst judicial climates in the country. The state has been given the dubious title of the nation’s judicial hellhole by several neutral watchdog groups.

Sheriff warns about underage drinkers

According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, deputies from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office were out looking for underage drinkers and persons that contribute to the underage youngsters from March 1 to 5.

Neglected horses found, Church Point man charged

While investigating loose horses on Charlie Arceneaux Road near Rayne, deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered horses being neglected.

River to stay over 7 feet into early April

High water is here to stay at least for a while. Forecasters anticipate the Atchafalaya River will stay above 7 feet through early April after reaching its projected 8-foot crest March 15 in Morgan City. The initial projected crest was March 20 at the same height.

Abbeville: Half-cent sales tax on May 4 ballot

Polls in Abbeville will be open on May 4. Voters within the City of Abbeville will have the opportunity to make one decision on that day, whether to pass a half-cent sales tax that would fund raises for all city employees.

7-year-old CAA deficit resurfaces

A $275,000 deficit believed to have been incurred about seven years ago at the St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency resurfaced at a Parish Council committee meeting.

3 ordinance amendments on city agenda

Three ordinance amendments are on the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s agenda for the meeting on Tuesday. The ordinances concern trash fires and bicycle licensing and registration. Public hearings are scheduled on the changes at 6;15 p.m. with the meeting to start at 6:30 p.m.