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Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs. Nov. 14 05:18 Subject wants her pressure pot back in the 500 block of College. 06:35 Vehicle break-in in the 1100 block of Tate. 07:58 Someone went into vehicle in the 1100 block of West Vine. Shop vac taken off porch.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by the Eunice Police Department. Nov. 14 Joanie Elizabeth Andrews, 34, 500 block of College Road, Eunice. Theft. Lakeisha Frank Vigers, 38, 500 block of Fuselier Street and 650 South East, Eunice. Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.

News notes

Toys for Tots drive currently underway The annual Toys for Tots drive in Eunice is underway. The Eunice Fire Department, at the central station located at 100 Park Avenue, will accept application now until Nov. 30 each day from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Louisiana cotton crop is harvested with mixed reactions

Louisiana’s 2018 cotton crop is being harvested with mixed reactions. “A lot of people were happy; a lot of people were sad,” said LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dan Fromme. Northwest Louisiana was hit with drought during the growing season, while the northeast corner had good rainfall.

LaPolitics Q&A: LSU Manship dean talks elections

LaPolitics: We saw some big news come out of LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication about the poll that your staff conducted in partnership with the Cook Political Report. Consultant James Carville was a big part of that as well. How did this project come about?

Effective wit a dying art in politics

Among today’s most regrettable trends is the dying art of effective humor and satire in politics. During 1984’s second debate between President Reagan and Democratic nominee Walter Mondale, moderators rightfully asked Reagan, then 73, if he had enough stamina to carry out his duties.

​American politics – and tragedy

So what’s the final score? Who won the midterm elections on Tuesday night? The D team or the R team? Let’s see. The Democrats and the progressive left have got Nancy Pelosi back as Speaker of the House for two years. Maxine Waters is ready to rumble too. Whoopee.

St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers recognized

The St. Landry Crime Stoppers program has been awarded the 2018 Best Crime of the Week for both radio and print for the population 0 to 250,000 in the nation, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Last year St.

Crowley Police seek tips in shooting

Crowley police are investigating a shooting which occurred in the 200 block of East 4th Street.  Just before noon Nov. 10, police responded to First Baptist Church regarding to a shooting which occurred outside of the church during a funeral.

Veterans Day

Veterans were honored in a ceremony Monday at the VFW Post 8971 highlighted by each veteran invited to state their name and service. The event was moved indoors this year because of rain and chilly temperatures.