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Basketball team recognized

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot presented certificates to the coaches of the Tri-Parish Elite AAU basketball team that won awards in Florida. Coaches are Paul Hebert, accepting a certificate, and Vondray Vallare. The presentation was made a the Sept. 12 meeting of the Board of Aldermen and mayor.

Sherry Belton Sam

Sherry Belton Sam passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2017, at the age of 57. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday , September 27,2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Augustine Catholic Church with burial to follow at Assumption Cemetery in Basile. Fr. Kennon Brown will officiate.

Job fairs scheduled today

Several locations of the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Business and Career Solutions Centers will hold job fairs this month for out-of-school youth ages 18-24. The event is designed to supply young adults with employment opportunities and possible career pathways.

Show biz meltdown: Bombs away!

The numbers don’t lie. Across the entertainment industry, viewers and fans are tuning out. It’s no coincidence ratings are cratering as unhinged celebrities crank up their anti-Trump and anti-American antics.

20 trillion reasons to address national debt right now

“The federal government is how deep in debt?” “Extremely deep. Last week, our country passed a regrettable milestone when we exceeded $20 trillion in debt.” “How the heck did we get ourselves into such a hole?

Eunice Police training

A Reserve Officer Training Program with the Eunice Police Department was recently held those who completed the course were presented with certificates of completion. Also in the photo are some of the officers with the Eunice Police Department who were the instructors for the classes.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 19 Theron Anderson, 24, 1700 block of Lesseps Street, New Orleans. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department. Brandon Miles Savoie, 34, 1300 block of Edith Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 20 06:50 Break-in at house in the 100 block of Prairie. 07:51 Neighbor his throwing trash into trash bin at O’Reilly’s. 09:32 Wreck at Quirk and Son parking lot.

Rodier: Toys R Us bankruptcy points to new reality

The Toys R Us bankruptcy filing highlighted the change occurring in the retail business world, Bill Rodier, St. Landry Economic Development executive director, said.

DOTD chief says project backlog is $13.4B

Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson said the construction backlog for the state now stands at $13.4 billion, which is an increase from where it stood when he was first took over the department in January 2016.