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EPSB set to distribute 13th check on Nov. 17

Evangeline Parish School District employees can look forward to receiving their 13th check on November 17, 2017.

Fire destroys Henderson landmark

An early morning fire on Sunday, Nov. 19 destroyed Robin’s Hardware, a landmark in this small community. Henderson police officer Jordan Noel sounded the alarm around 1 a.m., Henderson, Breaux Bridge, Cecilia and Arnaudville fire departments responded to the blaze.

DOTD closes bridge on South John Hardy Drive in Abbeville

Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza received a surprise phone call from the Department of Transportation (DOTD) about the closing of a bridge in Abbeville. DOTD informed the mayor that the small bridge on South John Hardy Drive, near the Lafitte Shopping Center, will be closed indefinitely.

Sales tax collection in Vermilion Parish dips year after flood

There was a drop in sales tax collection for the month of September but it may not be because the economy is dipping. It could be due to the 2016 August flood.

“Dirty Rice” 20th anniversary showing is Monday; filmed in Eunice

The 20th anniversary screening of “Dirty Rice” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Monday at a Red Carpet community celebration of the film made in the heart of Cajun country and steeped in Cajun culture, according to an announcement from Cinema on the Bayou Film Society and Acadiana Center for the Arts.

Rare bald cypress takes its place on roster of champions

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus is home to more than 2,000 trees and large shrubs. Earlier this month, one was declared a champion. About 40 students, faculty and staff attended a brief ceremony Nov.

Tourism leaders visit brewery

Twice a year the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission hosts a luncheon for tourism industry partners with educational and networking opportunities. About 45 industry partners met at Bayou Teche Brewing to talk tourism on Nov. 14.

Wounded suspect identified in hostage incident

Eunice Police officers were involved in a shooting at about noon Thursday at the intersection of Park Avenue and 9th Street that left 33-year-old Bryan Britnell wounded. The shooting occurred in the residential area after a report of a hostage situation, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 1 Jamari Devon Wilson, 24, 300 block of West Carriere Street, Washington. Possession of marijuana; illegal carrying of weapons; 2 bench warrants. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpt from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 30 06:46 16-year-old in the 1600 block of Scott is refusing to go to school and has locked himself in the bathroom. 09:31 Burglary from last night at John R. Young. 10:26 Someone shooting behind East Elementary.