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Third Acadiana Law Enforcement Conference termed ‘big success’

Law enforcement officials from across South Louisiana were in Crowley Tuesday and Wednesday for the third annual Acadiana Law Enforcement Conference, hosted this year by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 24 05:13 Caller to 911 said someone is in his residence trying to do him harm in the 200 block of Faquetigue. 06:20 Disturbance in the 300 block of North St. Joseph.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 24 Lacresha Stevens, 42, 100 block of Rodney Street, Eunice. Theft of goods. Steffan Roy, 25, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Moises Garcia Lopez, 40, 18300 block of Compton Road, Roanoke. DWI and general speed law.

News notes

EHS reserved football tickets on sale Eunice High School reserved football season tickets will be on sale from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the EHS front office. The cost are $45 and $65 for chairback seats.

Theodore Joseph Wasmuth

Theodore Joseph Wasmuth, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Ted chose cremation. On Monday, September 10, 2018, from 10:00 to 10:30 there will be a visitation at the church. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 by Deacon David Guillory. Immediately following the rosary Fr.

Celia Francois Courville Coleman

EUNICE ~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Celia Francois Courville Coleman announces her passing on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at The Ellington in Rayne at the age of 95. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St.

Acadian Ambulance joins FirstNet; America’s public safety network

Acadian Ambulance joined FirstNet, connecting its medics and ambulances to the nationwide public safety broadband network. This tech upgrade equips Acadian’s EMS personnel with new capabilities and reliable access to critical information while in the field.

Fontenot elected VP of regional Police Jury Association

St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot was elected the 2019 Region III Police Jury Association vice president at meeting of the nine-parish group on Aug. 16 at the Assumption Parish Community Center in Napoleonville. The parishes include Iberia, Iberville, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St.

Gov. Edwards launches Louisiana Watershed Initiative

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the launch of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative and a long-range vision for the state’s multi-pronged approach to mitigating future flood risk focusing on natural boundaries, not political ones, a news release from the governor’s office stated.

UL Lafayette awards 345 degrees to Summer 2018 graduates

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 345 degrees during its Summer Commencement ceremony on Friday at the Cajundome. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 270 graduates and master’s degrees were awarded to 60 graduates. Thirteen graduates earned doctoral degrees.