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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 28 Logan Jude Hebert, 21, 200 block of North St. George, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Joshua Ashworth, 29, 100 block of Pat Bidez Road, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000 and probation-parole hold. Bryon Son, 54, 1800 block of Freedom Drive, Opelousas.

Opelousas General Health System selectsHall of Fame inductees

Gina Bradley Tuttle, chairman of the Board of Trustees, has announced that five individuals have been selected to be inducted into the Opelousas General Health System Hall of Fame.

VP council discusses ways to stop loitering at gas stations

After all the pomp and circumstance of the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday afternoon, the mayor and city council of Ville Platte got to work and discussed options of curtailing the loitering problem at two of the city’s gas stations.

Couple feels VP officers violated their Fourth amendment rights

On Tuesday, a Ville Platte couple accused the Ville Platte Police Department of violating their constitutional rights by using a warrant to search their home which they do not believe was valid.

House fire results in father arrested for leaving child unattended

A Monday morning house fire has resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old Ville Platte man. According to a Lafayette television news station, Kriger Jones was booked in the Evangeline Parish Jail following the fire that broke out at around 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Restoring Morgan City history

Submitted Photo On Saturday the Bayou Old Time Engine and Power Association got together at Audie’s Air Conditioning Inc. on Sandra Street to start the reassembly of the 1922 American LaFrance fire engine.

Chamber looks to transform Ville Platte’s curb appeal

Prepare for a transformation as the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce has begun its effort to revitalize downtown Ville Platte.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 26 - 28 Christion A. Sonnier, 21, 200 block of Saizan Avenue, Port Barre.

Councilman recommends consolidating departments

After telling Mayor Tim Monceaux last week that he wasn’t going to rubberstamp department head recommendations, Alderman Clint Cradeur has recommended consolidation of some departments.

Chamber meeting hears Mardi Gras, Frog Festival reports

RAYNE - Updates of the upcoming Mardi Gras Ball and Frog Festival were the main topic of discussion during the January meeting of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Chairman Michelle Autin reported on the upcoming 8th Annual Grand Court Mardi Gras Ball slated Saturday, Jan.