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Area waterways named in fish advisories

Nine bodies of waters, including several in the Eunice area, are named in a fish consumption advisory warning. Thee most recent advisories from the departments of Health, Environmental Quality and Wildlife and Fisheries include one new warning and updates to eight previously issued warnings.

Eunice Police hold school supply drive

The Eunice Police Department is holding a school supply drive to aid teachers in the community to receive necessary items for their classrooms and alleviate their out of pocket expenses. Supply donations can be dropped at the Eunice Police Department in the front lobby.

Witnesses, information sought about homicide

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs the public’s help to solve a homicide. Crowley Police responded to a homicide in the 1800 block of JD Miller St. in Crowley at about 1:30 a.m. July 21, according to the Crime Stoppers news release.

The Eunice News candidate announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

FSA election deadline is Wednesday

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director for St. Landry Parish, Courtney Francois reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Wednesday to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees.

Classes scheduled for election commissioners

Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, has announced certification classes for any registered voter who would like to become an election commissioner. Qualifications for commissioners are: 1.

Smith announces candidacy for Eunice mayor

Tim Smith is announcing his candidacy for mayor for the City of Eunice in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement includes the following. I was born and raised in Mamou and a graduate of Mamou High School in 1959.

Baltakis announces candidacy for Ward 1 alderman

Dr. Tony Baltakis has announced he will run for alderman in Ward 1 in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement follows. Baltakis has lived in Eunice, with his wife Donna, for 21 years. He is a professor of history at LSU Eunice. Baltakis served two terms as Faculty Senate chair.

School Board likely to end year eroding its reserve balance

The St. Landry Parish School Board ended its fiscal year with a $2.1 million loss in its general fund. In a report delivered to the Board’s Finance Committee in Opelousas on Wednesday, the school system had general fund expenses of $128,767 million, which was over the budget of $115,821.

2 Eunice schools slated for roof replacements

Roofs at Eunice Elementary and Eunice Junior High School may be replaced this year if the St. Landry Parish School Board approves the work Thursday.