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Senate bill seeks to free dedicated money

A measure that could free up several hundred million dollars in state spending that is set by law and cannot be adjusted in the annual budget progress narrowly cleared its first hurdle Monday.

Limited constitutional convention advances

The House Appropriations Committee on Monday approved a bill that would call a limited constitutional convention in 2020. The proposal, which was sent without objection to the House floor, would limit the convention call to local government, financing and education matters. Rep.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 23 Kenneth Allen, 300 block of Chataignier Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and illegal carrying of weapon. Pierce Pitre, 25, 3500 block of La. 104, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 23 08:49 Second call about a threat in the 200 block of Ulysse. 09:19 Wreck at Walmart parking lot. Vehicle backed into pole. 14:50 Male said landlord put property outdoors in the 200 block of Ulysse.

Eunice man among 5 arrested by attorney general’s Cyber Crime Unit

A Eunice man is among five people arrested by state Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit on charges including distribution and possession of child pornography, indecent behavior with juveniles, and computer aided solicitation of a minor.

Jury renders guilty verdict in Steveniski Frank trial

On Wednesday, April 18th, an Evangeline Parish jury found a Ville Platte man guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with obliterated serial numbers.

Evangeline Parish School Board votes to negotiate a contract for energy efficiency

In an effort to generate savings across the school district, the Evangeline Parish School Board voted Wednesday to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls that would provide energy efficiency measures.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 24 Sonequa Richard Doucet, 48, 600 block of Wayne Street, Opelousas. Prohibited acts/all schedules.

News notes

Prescription drug Take Back Day is Saturday in Eunice The STL Proud Coalition prescription drug Take Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot, 300 S. 2nd St., Eunice.

John D. "Johnny" Frame

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Frame announces his passing on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the comfort of his home with his wife and family by his side. He was 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at St.