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Two arrested, drugs and money recovered in Rayne

Two men were arrested and a large amount of narcotics and currency was seized when officers executed a search warrant on a residence here recently. Rayne Chief of Police Carroll J.

Two Acadia rice mills approved to ship to China

Chinese officials have announced that 32 U.S. rice facilities — including two in Acadia Parish — have been approved to potentially export milled rice to China. In all, five facilities in Louisiana got the nod.

Atchafalaya 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.

Bible Marathon taking place in St. Martinville

Féte-Dieu du Teche is holding the annual Bible Marathon in the Town Square of St. Martinville that on Ash Wednesday and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The event drew over 3,000 people last year.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 7 Gregory Henderson Sr., 49, 600 block of Robert Street, Opelousas. Probation violation, bench warrant. Arrested by Probation and Parole. Michael Zane Marks, 38, 800 block of Miller Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 6 06:39 Wreck in front of McDonald’s. 08:06 License plate stolen off fire department trailer last night. 08:21 18-wheeler stuck on track on East Street. 10:46 Break-in in the 100 block of Mamie.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 6 Shelton Guillory, 33, 600 block of Ida Street, Eunice. Bench warrant, driver’s license suspsension-revocation, windshield tint and open container alcoholic beverage.

News notes

Bulb & Blossom meeting set Monday The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday in the home of Fran Guillory. This meeting will be the plant exchange and all members are asked to bring a plant. Membership is open to anyone wishing to take part.

Lula Marie "Lu" Young

BASILE~A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Lula had a rich and fulfilling life. Growing up in Eunice, she married John Austin Young, her high school sweetheart after graduating from Eunice High School.

America from inside an immigration office

After listening to the stories I’ve heard over the past few weeks (and over the past 25 years) in the waiting area of the Lyndhurst Office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, I will never be anything but eternally humbled by my birthright.