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U.S. attorney touts program targeting violent crime

Local efforts to increase violent crime prosecutions in the Acadiana area are having a substantial impact, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney David Joseph.

Voter registration deadlines near

The last day to register to vote in person/by mail for the Nov. 6 will be at 4:40 p.m. Oct. 9, Cheryl Milburn, registrar of voters of St. Landry Parish, has announced. Registration online at Geaux Vote.Com is available through Oct. 16.

Sewer line washout

A portion of the parking lot at the Amy Shopping Center washed out due to a sewer line collapse on Tuesday. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said the city will repair the sewer line, but is still looking into who is responsible for the pavement.

Almost time to flood crawfish ponds

By Bruce Schultz It’s almost time to flood crawfish ponds and get started on another season, said Mark Shirley, aquaculture specialist with the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant. But he recommends that farmers wait a few more weeks when temperatures moderate a bit before beginning to flood.

Parish to host retriever dog hunt test

More then 500 retriever dogs and nearly 400 handlers are expected to participate in the Fall Grand planned Oct. 6 to 10 at Grand Prairie.

Study seeks 1960 Charles Drew High students

In 1960, the 181 students at Charles Drew High School in Eunice were part of Project Talent, a landmark study of 400,000 American teenagers. Today, Project Talent has launched a 58-year follow-up of its participants, focusing on unravelling the mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease.

Louisiana’s first woman governor reflects

Part one of three: From Coteau to the Capitol BORN TO A CARPET CLEANER in the French-speaking hamlet of Coteau, Kathleen Babineaux first viewed a small piece of her native Louisiana in 1942 through infant eyes, just 10 days before Christmas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 18 05:36 Male walking in the middle of the four-lane near Walmart. 07:30 Tree fell on the garage in the 200 block of Child. 07:51 Book sack found at corner of Ardoin and Sittig.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Sept. 18 Nathan Trey Chaddick, 24, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice. Illegal possession of stolen things valued less than $1,000.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 18 Quincy Lee, 26, 200 block of Ned L Street, Broussard. Theft, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Laura Ann Moten, 48, 800 block of Capri Alley, Opelousas.