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Pecan season brings back memories

It’s a sure sign of the season when sandwich-board “We Buy Pecans” signs begin to appear in front of feed ’n’ seed and little grocery stores across Acadiana, but some county agents are a little worried that there may be fewer nuts to buy this year.

Did you know? How law enforcement handles domestic violence calls

Law enforcement officers are often the first criminal justice professionals to intervene in a domestic violence situation. Their response has a significant effect on the overall prosecution of the case, victim cooperation and the message sent to the abuser. The Domestic Abuse Assistance Act (R.

Former Eunice resident overcomes traumatic injury to earn degree

Kandy Andrepont-David, originally of Eunice, submitted this story about her recovery from a traumatic injury.

Ride Acadiana adds stops to route

Ride Acadiana is adding seven stops on its route between Acadia Parish and Lafayette, including a stop at South Louisiana Community College in Crowley.

City’s fire rating due for a review

Eunice Fire Chief Mike Arnold said the city’s fire rating, which determines property insurance costs, is due for a review next year. The city is rated at 4 on a scale where 1 is best and 10 is worst. Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux placed the fire chief on Tuesday’s agenda to discuss the fire rating.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 11 07:13 Trespassing in the 2100 block of Dudley. 08:00 Wreck at 12th and Laurel. 08:22 Windows broken in the 100 block of Acadia. 11:24 Disturbance in the 200 block of Fruge.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Oct. 11 Stevie Wayne Rogers, 42, 500 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Theft.

Police: Eunice man runs stop sign, leads high-speed chase that ends in jail

A Eunice man who ran a stop sign at Nimitz and U.S. 190 at about 11 a.m. Wednesday was pursued at speeds over 100 mph, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.

Couple charged with child porn

A Lafayette Parish couple face multiple charges of crimes against children, according to a news release from the Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.

Community journalism matters because communities matter

“Everything in this newspaper is important to someone.” It’s become something of a mantra for me in recent years. Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least. We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries and donations being dropped off at local food pantries.