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State health department highlights heart heart

February is American Heart Health Month and an important time to highlight the importance of efforts to improve heart health in Louisiana.

Acadia Parish leaders to present ‘State of the Parish’

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2019 State of the Parish Address bringing together Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson, Acadia Parish Police Jury President David Savoy and Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent Scott Richard.

News notes

Annual Parade of Paws set March 2 The third annual Parade of Paws will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday on South 2nd Street. Costumes are required. One can pre-register their pup at the Mayor’s office and Holly’s Hobbies. All proceeds will benefit animals in need in Eunice.

New rice varieties show promise

With planting only weeks away, LSU AgCenter rice experts held a meeting on Feb. in Manssura 21 to bring farmers up to date on what they should consider in the upcoming crop.

Suspect robs, assaults clerk at Subway

Sunset Police need help in locating the suspect involved in an armed robbery and sexual assault in Sunset, according to St. Landry Crime Stoppers. Just before 9 p.m. Feb. 22, Sunset Police received a call in reference to an armed robbery of the Subway located on Oak Tree Park Drive.

Crowley Police seek tips to dealership theft

Crowley Police Department detectives are investigating a felony theft from Shetler Corley Ford, located in the 1600 block of North Parkerson Avenue. Four tires and rims were stolen from a vehicle between 3 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 14.

Sign for downtown mural

Danny Soileau, welding instructor at the Eunice Career and Technical Center, attached a metal sign to the downtown mural on Tuesday.

Mardi Gras poised to roll in Eunice

The Mardi Gras is “looking good” said Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. “We are just praying for some good weather, but rain or shine it is going to go on,” he said. The mayor said he isn’t worried about the crowds showing up.

USAF Special Tactics airmen honor fallen in 830-mile ruck march

Air Force Special Tactics airmen passed through Eunice about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday on a journey from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The 830-mile ruck march, which started on Feb.

Governor’s race coffers near $17M

The various candidates and political action committees involved in this fall’s election for governor are collectively sitting on nearly $17 million that will more than likely eventually be spent in the coming months on advertising, voter outreach and other campaign operations.