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Blanco to speak at UL Lafayette commencement

UL Lafayette alum and former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco will be guest speaker at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2017 Commencement ceremony on Friday. Blanco was governor from 2004 to 2008.

Congressman eyes run for governor

Congressman Ralph Abraham, who represents northeast Louisiana, is expected to make a decision in the coming months on whether he will be a candidate for governor in 2019. Gov.

Rep. Johnson to hold Town Hall in Ville Platte

District 4 U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, will hold a town hall from 1:30 to 2:30 p..m Friday at the Girls-Boys Place, 220 S. Thompson St., Ville Platte. Security will be present. No signs or obstructions will be permitted.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 12 06:55 Woman in the 200 block of South Aymond said her brother passed by and stuck the finger at her boyfriend while he w as the bus stop with their little girl.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Dec. 12 Raesha Joseph, 21, 500 block of South Mallet Street, Eunice. Thirteen counts of theft.

B.I. Moody III to receive honorary doctorate at UL Lafayette commencement on Friday

A longtime business and community leader will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette during its Fall 2017 commencement ceremonies Friday. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, will present an honorary degree to B.I. Moody III during the General Assembly.

St. Landry Parish School Board plans retreat at LSUE on Wednesday

The St. Landry Parish School Board plans a retreat at 4 pm. Wednesday on the Louisiana State University Eunice campus, 2048 Johnson Highway, Eunice. On the agenda are presentation and discussions on the facility assessment and demographic study.

Sheriff’s office announces 11 recent Acadia Parish arrests

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the names of 11 people who have been recently been arrested for narcotics violations. They are listed along with their photos as follows: • Nicole Lacroix,36, Crowley, two counts of distribution of suboxone.

Werner to speak at LSUE’s commencement

Mary Leach Werner, an oil and gas executive, will be the commencement speaker at Louisiana State University Eunice’s Fall graduation ceremonies. Werner will address the nearly 100 summer and fall graduates and their families in LSU Eunice’s Health and Physical Education Center at 10 a.m. Friday.

Blanco to speak at University of Louisiana at Lafayette commencement

UL Lafayette alum and former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco will be guest speaker at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2017 commencement ceremony on Friday. Blanco was governor from 2004 to 2008.