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Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 11 05:28 Violent male in the 1400 block of Numa. Ambulance crew needs assistance. 07:20 Wreck at South Bobcat at the bakery. 07:50 Stolen portable generator in the 100 block of East Oak.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 11 Myria Mitchell, 28, 1800 block of Amazon Street, Eunice. Bench warrant for Eunice City Court. Derrick Veillon, 35, 100 block of Lithcote Road, Ville Platte.

‘Rifles & Rosary Beads’ to show at Cinema on the Bayou

Cinema on the Bayou Film Society will open its 13th year by offering the premiere screening of “Rifles & Rosary Beads” at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion, Lafayette.

App to verify horticulture professionals

With our new mobile horticulture application, it’s now easier than ever to verify individuals claiming to be landscaping or other horticulture professionals, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said.

SBA economic injury disaster loans available to La. small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 12 Louisiana parishes are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Jan. 29

The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns on January 29, 2018. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2017 federal income tax returns.

Louisiana State Police welcomes 27 new troopers

Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 96th Cadet Class that included 27 individuals who became Louisiana State troopers. Graduation ceremonies were held at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy and the BREC Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center in Baton Rouge. On Aug.

Martha Prudhomme

EUNICE~ The family announces with heavy hearts the passing of Martha Prudhomme on Wednesday, January 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette with loving family by her side. She was 78.

PetroQuest plans oil exploration in Avoyelles

Lafayette-based PetroQuest Energy is investing $8.75 million to secure leases in Avoyelles and neighboring Pointe Coupee parishes to drill wells into the Austin Chalk formation running through this area.

MCHS defeats New Iberia 50-41

The Morgan City Tigers defeated New Iberia 50-41 in nondistrict action Morgan City Tuesday. Morgan City led 16-8 after a quarter, 33-14 at halftime and 42-29 after three quarters. Tywaun Walker led Morgan City with 13 points.