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Homicide investigators renew call for public’s help

Eunice Police are continuing their investigation into the Dec. 27 shooting death of Scott Daville, 56, of Eunice. Daville was shot after confronting a suspected burglar in his pickup truck around 5:30 a.m. at his residence in the 500 block of Juanita.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 4 Justin M. Tezeno, 39, 400 block of Highway 748, Washington. DWI fourth offense, resisting an officer, driving under suspension. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Terrance J.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 3 05:37 Reckless driver coming into Eunice on U.S.190 West. 10:50 Acadian Railway requested officer regarding property damage. 11:08 Wreck at All State parking lot.

Researchers discuss implications of roseau cane die-off at summit

By Johnny Morgan jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu BATON ROUGE — Scientists recently discussed ways to overcome the problem of roseau cane die-offs in the marsh of coastal Louisiana. The Dec. 10 meeting featured researchers from the LSU AgCenter, the U.S.

Sunset family shares their Irish heritage

By Kailey Broussard Special to The Advocate For one Sunset family, sharing their Irish heritage through music and traditional step dance is part of the family business.

Political talk show host lands in Red Stick

By Jeremy Alford Mitch Rabalais LaPolitics.com Moon Griffon, the fiery and sometimes controversial radio host, is bringing his brand of conservative punditry back to Louisiana’s capital region after several short, unsuccessful runs in the premier Bayou State market over the past decade or so.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 3 Timothy Howard Jr., 22, 300 block of Walnut Street, Melville. Disturbing the peace, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by Melville Police.

Gov. Edwards gives update on economy

By Elizabeth Crisp ecrisp@theadvocate.com Gov.

Rayne officials take oaths of office

After the city’s voters re-elected a clean sweep of incumbents, that same administration was officially sworn into office in recent ceremonies at the Civic Center Ballroom. City Judge Jim Cunningham administered the oaths of office to the city leaders.

Cottonport to consider $1/hr. pay hike for police officers

Action on a proposal to raise the pay rate for Cottonport police officers was postponed to the January Town Council meeting, the council decided at its Dec. 17 meeting.