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Parish early childhood program rated ‘Proficient’

Every early pre-kindergarten program at 19 St. Landry Parish elementary schools ranked “Proficient” in the school performance scores released in November. The early childhood education program was discussed at a meeting of the School Board’s Academic Committee meeting Tuesday.

Tri-Parish jobless rates decline

Unemployment rates in the Tri-Parish area and for the state improved in October, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report citing federal Bureau of Labor & Statistics.

UL Lafayette, LSUE ease path to biology degree

It’s now easier for LSU at Eunice graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Circle Park improvements in the works; splash pads likely

The popular Circle Park is about to get new playground equipment and other improvements, Mayor Scott Fontenot said. The Board of Aldermen gave the mayor the green light to gather bids for the Circle Park equipment along with splash pads at their November meeting.

Norma Jean Davy

Norma Jean Davy passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with burial to follow at Ashford Cemetery. Deacon David Guillory will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 29 Kaywell Renee John, 33, 300 block of South Washington Street, Lafayette. Simple criminal damage.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 28 04:43 Smell of smoke at Winn Dixie. 07:36 Wreck at Maple and South 12th. No blockage or injuries. 07:44 Officer requested at warehouse in the 200 block of North Cane because someone broke into it last night.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 28 David Mayne, 20, 400 Dovest, Kinder. Money warrant. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Attempted armed robbery. Jyquinci Chambers, 2900 Seven Arpents Road, Arnaudville. Probation warrant. Lacy Miller, 32, 5500 Hwy. 190, Eunice. Probation violation.

Crime Stoppers seeks tips in Eunice burglary

St Landry Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect involved in a burglary of a local business in Eunice. On Nov. 24, a business burglary occurred on the 200 block of Murphy Richard Loop in Eunice. Once inside, eight firearms were stolen.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 27 07:17 Homeowner in the 300 block of Acadia requests extra patrol because someone stole her Christmas decorations last night. 07:34 Unresponsive worker at Eunice Animal Hospital.