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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 31 Donald Thibodeaux, 49, 200 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Theft. Michael Hebert, 26, 400 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Probation violation and introduction of contraband into a penal institute.

Fiscal cliff: Will the Feds renege on Medicaid promise?

NOTE: This is the fifth of a series of articles on the Fiscal Cliff crisis facing Louisiana today.

Lawsuits aren’t the answer to coastal issues

The new year is a time to reflect on the past and resolve to make positive change in the future.

There’s a price to be paid for higher Ed cuts

The Advocate recently published an article pointing out that Louisiana’s public education system is 46th in the ranking of state education systems.

Did You Know? Mardi Gras safety tips

Mardi Gras is coming fast and there are a few safety tips being put out by officials in New Orleans. Better than trying to re invent the wheel, we teamed up with New Orleans Police Department that handles thousands and thousands of revelers.

Revenue department offers taxpaying tips

The Louisiana Department of Revenue began accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns Monday. Louisiana taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically through Louisiana File Online (revenue.louisiana.

Crime Stoppers seeks information about Washington burglary

St Landry Crime Stoppers is asking for help in locating the suspect involved in a burglary in Washington. On Jan. 12, deputies were dispatched to 4035 Highway 359, Washington, for a burglary of a residence. On Jan. 11, surveillance cameras were able to capture two black male suspects at the home.

Jobless rates decrease, workforce increases

The Tri-Parish employment picture brightened at the end of 2017 as jobless rates were down from a year ago and workforce numbers increased, according to a report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

Taster’s Choice entry deadline extended

The deadline to enter the Taster’s Choice fundraiser has been extended to Friday. The eighth annual Taster’s Choice fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at the LSUE Acadian Center.

Republicans propose spending caps, cost savings, House Speaker Taylor Barras

House Speaker Taylor Barras on Tuesday proposed new spending caps and other cost-saving measures that the Republicans would like to couple with any revenue-raising measures that Gov. John Bel Edwards seeks to deal with a looming state budget shortfall.