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Police: Burglar took the camera, but still appeared in the video

A Park Avenue burglar stole the video surveillance camera, but still ended up on a video that was viewed on social media, Eunice Detective Victor Fontenot said. The burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Park Avenue on Feb. 5 and haul of property out of the residence was substantial, Fontenot said.

St. Landry, Acadia, Evangeline are in disaster declaration

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine parishes in Louisiana as primary natural disaster areas because of excessive rain and flooding that occurred from Sept. r 1 through Dec/ 10, 2018. As a result, some Louisiana farmers could be eligible for assistance.

Ville Platte council told it must cut budget

With five months remaining in the fiscal year, the City of Ville Platte is conducting fiscal reviews to see where it can cut back on expenses to help balance its budget before the fiscal year ends on June 30. The news came during the city council’s meeting Tuesday.

Staying heart-healthy is about details

Steering clear of heart disease should be easy and involves taking control of the factors contributing to the nation’s leading cause of death in men and women. “It is a good time to pay attention to the little things and don’t let the stressors bother you,” Dr.

Looks a lot like spring is arriving

Windy weather blew a coating of tulip tree flower petals and red camellia blossoms on the ground creating a colorful pattern. While temperatures are forecast to drop into the 60s on Monday, the weather has taken a decided turn to spring-like conditions. Spring officially starts on March 1.

Parish Council: Deal or No Deal?

The St. Landry Parish School Board may have gotten its final offer from the Parish Council for the lease of property for a Head Start Center adjacent to the parish airport.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 15 Luke Jarod Courville, 48, 1100 block of B. Mitchell, Breaux Bridge. Hold for St. Martin Parish. Arrested by Leonville Police. Kenyetta Johnson, 20, 4500 block of Tiger Lane Avenue, Baton Rouge.

Details released about Eunice man’s escape story

A Eunice man who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail at about 9 p.m. Sunday, stole an ATV from a residence in Eunice and surrendered to deputies on Wednesday, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Ronald A.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 14 09:04 Wreck in front of Eunice High School main entrance. 12:11 Fence fell on car in the 1400 block of West Dudley. 14:14 Wreck at Martin Luther King and Williams. Car in dtich.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 14 Bobby Ray Vidrine, 33, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Aggravated battery, simple battery and aggravated assault. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Ungovernable juvenile and runaway juvenile. Wayne Lewis Meyers, 31 300 block of West Aymond Street, Eunice.