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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.

Broussard adjusting to role as Acadia Parish administrator

A.J. “Fatty” Broussard is adjusting to his new role as a parish administrator. After 12 years as an elected member of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, Broussard is now six weeks into his appointed job as parish secretary-treasurer.

Honor Guard reported on solid foundation

A great big thank you for participating in the formation of the St. Landry Veteran Funeral Honor Guard.

So long, foods of my 1970's childhood

The Wall Street Journal article made me both hungry and wistful. According to The Journal, Aunt Jemima pancake mix, Campbell’s Soup, Kellogg’s cereals and many other “big-food” staples of the ‘70s are in trouble.

Why say something if nothing happens?

With an increasing number of mass shootings in recent months, we are urged by law enforcement officials to keep an eye out. Report anything suspicious. “If you see something, say something” we are regularly told.

Suspect sought in Opelousas shooting

St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating the suspects involved in a drive by shooting that occurred on Feb. 25 at 182 Harold St., Opelousas.

Did You Know? Bogus threats result in penalties

National attention was recently brought to Florida where 17 students tragically lost their lives to a disturbed gunman. This started an onslaught of bogus threats that closed a neighboring parish school down. In our parish, our office investigated a bomb threat and three gun complaints.

Beef Cook-off scheduled Saturday

The 33rd annual Here’s the Beef Cook-off is scheduled Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Ag Arena, U.S. 190 West, Opelousas. The St. Landry Parish Cattlemen’s Association dedicated this year’s cook-off to Dalton Comeaux, who organized and was a member of the St. Landry Parish Cattlemen’s Association.

Gwendolyn Frugé

Gwendolyn Fruge’, age 74, a native of Eunice, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on February 26, 2018.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch log.s Feb. 27 05:04 Dogs barking in the 200 block of Mill. 07:19 Neighbor’s dog in the 200 block of South Vivian won’t stop barking. 10:20 Lobby complaint about stolen trash can. 10:48 Jeep Cherokee stolen Elton.