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Vermilion Parish School employee insurance claims climbing

Three months into the calender year, Chris Hebert, an insurance agent with Dwight Andrus Insurance, informed the school board that claims are $764,000 more than the same time last year. Hebert gave a power point presentation to the Vermilion Parish School Board and a packed house on Thursday.

Rayne Police make arrest in burglaries

A Rayne man has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with a number of thefts and burglaries. Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly said Nathaniel Joseph Roberts, 20, has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and simple burglary.

School Board committees meet Monday

The Acadia Parish School Board held committee meetings on Monday of this week.

Search for new superintendent heating up

The deadline to submit applications for the Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent is Friday, April 27. After 15 years as superintendent, John Bourque has only about a month left in office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 26 Dexter O’Neil Mayes Sr., 31, 4100 block of Opelousas Road, Ville Platte. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. James Broussard, 29, 100 block of Danton Duplechain, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 25 08:46 Dog catcher requested an officer in the 300 block of North East Street. 08:53 Dog owner was warned that if they to return they will take the dog. 09:11 Missing juvenile at Eunice High School.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 25 Joseph P. Vincent, 19, 300 block of Uysse Street, Eunice Contibuting to the delinquency of a juvenile and criminal trespass. John B. Morris, 22, 300 block of West Maple Street, Eunice. Bench warrant for Eunice City Court.

Eunice native serves on aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan

An Eunice native and 2016 Eunice High School is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob LaCombe is a master-at-arms aboard the aboard the aircraft carrier operating out of Yokosuka, Japan.

Eunice nominated for federal Opportunity Zone

Gov. John Bel Edwards has nominated 150 census tracts in Louisiana that include areas in Eunice and Opelousas for federal certification as Opportunity Zones, which will feature federal tax incentives to attract investment to low-income communities in the state.

Money may dry up for LSUE pool

The state’s budget troubles may mean the pool at LSUE will close. And, along with the pool, an exercise class may come to an end. Renee Fruge, instructor, said the pool is vital to Eunice, but she hears the pool may close to bring in new sports to the campus.