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DeVillier ranked A+ by business groups

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, is recognized by two business organziations for his pro-business voting record in the 2018 sessions. DeVillier received a 100 percent rating from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the National Federation of Independent Business.

Tariffs felt here

The tariffs imposed on international trade by President Donald Trump are raising some prices here. Trump sells the tariffs as a tool to break what he sees as unfair international trade that has cost U.S. jobs. Claudia Blanchard, director of operations for the St.

EPA to fund Arnaudville hospital study

The Environmental Protection Agency will pay for a study of the vacant St. Luke Hospital in Arnaudville, St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot said Friday. The EPA will contract the study and pay up to about $200,000 to do environmental studies, he said.

George H. Rider

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of George H. Rider announces his passing on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 24 Holden James Fortson, 19, 400 block of Guillory Road, Krotz Springs. Unauthorized use of a movable, contributing to delinquency of juvenile (two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 23 Jeremy Bryce Willis, 27, 500 block of Oberlin Road, Mamou. Domestic abuse strangulation. Scotty Paul Fournerat, 45, 900 block of Tate Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police radio dispatch logs. Aug. 23 05:37 Man harassing woman in the 300 block of South Martin Luther King. 05:49 Car and truck racing on Juanita. 08:17 Fire at 320 East Maple. 08:31 Male beat female on College Road. She has visible signs.

William "Bill" Bourdier

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Bourdier announces his passing on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 63. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St.

International Rice Festival announces 2018 music line-up

The International Rice Festival announces the entertainment lineup for this year’s festival to be held October 18-21, 2018. Celebrating its 82nd year, the Rice Festival remains an admission free event, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

Oversupply of hides puts damper on alligator season

There’s no shortage of alligators as the start of the month-long hunting season kicks off next week.