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Rotarians seeking nominees for top citizen

The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2017 Citizen of the Year Award.

Safety measures in place after threats force school closures in Evangeline Parish

Evangeline Parish schoold re-opened on Wednesday following threats made against local schools earlier in the week. The first threat, which forced a lock-down and investigation to ensue at Ville Platte High, was made around 12:00 a.m. Monday morning on Instagram, according to local police.

4 resign from Rice Festival board

Four members of the Rice Festival Board of Directors, including the long-time festival coordinator, have resigned their positions.

Trahan pleads ‘no contest’ to theft, exploitation charges

Maxine Trahan, the former spokeswoman for the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, pleaded no contest Thursday to felony charges. Before District Judge Marilyn Castle, Trahan pleaded no contest to one count of felony theft and one count of exploitation of the infirmed.

Teen indicted on attempted second-degree murder charge

An Acadia Parish teen has been indicted on attempted second-degree murder charges. The Acadia Parish Grand Jury met earlier this month and indicted Joseph Robbins, 16 years of age. Robbins’ indictment means that he will be tried as an adult, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 23 Stephen Anthony Romar, 32, 200 block of Veazie Street, Palmetto. Attempt home invasion. Christopher Kelvin Gaines, 22, 700 block of East Madison Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 22 Vincent Gallow, 26, 300 block of Ulysee, Eunice. Two counts of theft. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Terrorizing. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Ungovernable juvenile, assault on a school teacher and simple criminal damage to property.

Balfa Week scheduled at Chicot State Park

Full- and part-time registration is open for Louisiana Folk Roots’ 19th Annual Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week, April 20-26 at Chicot State Park.

Bringing Amédé Home remembers iconic Louisiana musician

A special event, Bringing Amédé Home, is scheduled at 4 p.m. March 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Information Center in Opelousas.