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UL Lafayette students named on Fall 2018 President’s, Dean’s lists

LAFAYETTE — At the end of each regular semester, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes those students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full time. To be included on the Dean’s List, students must earn at 3.

Senator supports president’s shutdown strategy

With the partial shutdown of the federal government now entering its third week, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said in an interview that he’s following the lead of President Donald Trump.

Radio tower approved

Eunice aldermen authorized the lease of city property declared surplus for a radio tower that will solve a problem with first responder communications. City Marshal Terry Darbonne said the communication problem dates back to 2008.

Radio tower approved

Eunice aldermen authorized the lease of city property declared surplus for a radio tower that will solve a problem with first responder communications. City Marshal Terry Darbonne said the communication problem dates back to 2008.

Former mayor Bob Morris dies

Former Mayor Bob Morris died Monday, according to a notice from Quirk and Son Funeral Home. No services have been scheduled at this time. Burial will take place at Morris Cemetery in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, at a later date. Morris took office as mayor on Jan. 1, 2007, and served through 2010.

St. Landry Parish public school enrollment declining

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Enrollment in St. Landry Parish public schools has declined 11 percent since 2008 and probably cost the school district about $13.5 million in revenue. In October, the school district’s student count was 13,481, down from 15,185 in October 2008 — a loss of 1,704 students.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 9 Joseph Columbus Reed, 19, 1300 block of East Jefferson Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery, aggravated assault. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department. Javen Moore, 19, 8700 block of Fox Gate Drive, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 8 Euricka Hardy, 27, 600 block of Faris Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Marlana M. Bushnell, 33, Homeless. Disturbing the peace and battery of a police officer.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 8 07:22 Manhole cover up again at Maple and La. 13. 07:52 Neighbor keeps parking on his lot in the 600 block of North 8th. 09:59 Stray dogs in the 300 block of East Dean.

Faye Sparks Walker

Autry Funeral Home Jacksonville 903-586-6262 Fax 903-589-6844 Faye Sparks Walker – Jacksonville Faye Sparks Walker A graveside service for Faye S. Walker, age 93, of Abbeville La, is scheduled at 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Bullard Cemetery in Bullard, Texas. Mrs.