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Motorcycle pursuit leads to one arrest by the EPSO

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of one individual following a motorcycle pursuit that occurred last weekend. In a release from the EPSO, the suspect in this matter was identified as 30-year-old Stephen Paul Godeaux.

Defendant in “Mop Bucket” murder pleads guilty to manslaughter

On Tuesday, a murder trial, which has come to be known as the “Mop Bucket” murder, was set to commence in Judge Gary Ortego’s courtroom of the 13th Judicial District Court.

From The Eunice News files

From the September 2007 files of The Eunice News. Bobcats capture 25-0 win over the Bears. Defense, rushing attacks highlight the action in hard-hitting Bears-Bobcats encounter. Eunice High strong safety Heath Leonards (16) in pursuit of Church Point quarterback Blake Boudreaux (6).

Media ignores Trump’s economy

It’s surprising that a White House incapable of organizing a two-car funeral — if you believe the mainstream liberal media — is presiding over the most robust economy the U.S. has had in years. One could almost say it makes America great again. Strange, isn’t it?

Risk takers stick it to taxpayers

It’s been 10 years since the financial crisis on Wall Street filtered down through the insurance industry.

Did you know? Myths abound about labor trafficking

There are many myths related to human and labor trafficking. I hope this helps you identify and gives you a better understanding. The more knowledge we have the better, we can stop it. Here are a few myths on labor trafficking.

LSU jumps 91 spots in Wall Street Journal/Times rankings

In the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings for 2019, LSU is ranked 85th among public universities and 352nd overall, a jump 91 spots over last year’s placement in the rankings.

UL Lafayette enrollment rises for fifth straight year

For the fifth consecutive year, a record number of students have enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. A total of 19,387 students registered for the Fall 2018 semester, up from the 19,291 who enrolled for Fall 2017.

Mayci Breaux Scholarship winners announced

Lafayette General Foundation is honored to announce the 2018 recipients of the Mayci Breaux Scholarship Fund. This year, the foundation chose to honor eight recipients – each being awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Driggs honored

Ron Driggs, owner of Rehab Xcel, in Eunice, was inducted into the Louisiana Physical Therapy Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Aug. 25 in Baton Rouge. Driggs opened Rehab Xcel in 1972. He has been a longstanding member of the APTA since 1968.