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Prisoner bill again draws Council concern

The cost of housing of parish prisoners outside St. Landry Parish once again drew the attention of the Parish Council. Councilmen Ken Marks and Harold Taylor reported on their study of the prisoner problem at a meeting Wednesday in Opelousas.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 1 Mandi G. Murphy Ashworth, 30, 2000 block of West Magnolia Avenue, Eunice. Introduction of contraband into a penal institution, possession of Schedule II drug and possession of Schedule IV drug.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 2 04:35 Officer requested at Eunice Inn to make sure someone doesn’t enter a room. 11:42 Trees cut without consent in the 200 block of Kyries Hebert.

Evangeline deputies investigate home invasion on Old Basile Highway

A home invasion that occurred Monday morning in the Basile area on Old Basile Highway has resulted in an investigation by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. Once the initial investigation was completed, Sheriff Eddie Soileau provided details to shed some light on the incident.

‘Brothers in Battle’ observe 50 years since enlistment

RAYNE - In the summer of 1968 with the images of the Vietnam War shown daily on news telecasts, five local young men enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on the “Buddy Plan”.

Mary Elizabeth Reeves Hollie

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Elizabeth Reeves Hollie, 78, who passed away surrounded by her family on Aug. 1, 2018, in Crowley. Rev.

Borill announces his candidacy for Crowley Mayor

Bryan Borill is announcing his candidacy for the office of Mayor of the City of Crowley in the Nov. 6 election. His statement is as follows: I am pleased and honored to officially announce my candidacy for the office of Mayor for the City of Crowley.

Alleman announces candidacy for Chief of Police

Donald “Don” Alleman has announced his candidacy for the office of Chief of Police for the City of Crowley. Alleman has over 37 years of law enforcement experience and served as Crowley’s Chief of Police from 1995 through 2002.

Two vehicle crash leaves one with severe injuries

A two vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Pine Point Rd. (La. Hwy. 1161) and Te Mamou Rd. has resulted in severe injuries for one individual involved in the incident. Louisiana State Police, Troop I, investigated the crash that happened a little before 10:00 a.m.

Replacement for levee road?

Officials meeting here on Tuesday concluded that a completely new road is needed along the Atchafalaya Basin West Protection Levee south of Henderson.