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Evangeline Parish native engineered for success

Throughout history countless citizens from small towns across the country as well immigrants from lands overseas have sought the American dream of achieving prosperity and success. This dream is still alive today and is realized for a native of rural Evangeline Parish Gregory Elliott.

Eunice Rotary Club Golf Tournament

The Eunice Rotary Club Golf Tournament is scheduled Aug. 12 at Kosati Pines at Coushatta beginning with registration at 7 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. There will be a $10,000 hole-in-one prize. Lunch will be served afterwards with three flights awarded.

Eunice native leads Texas chiropractors

Max Vige, D.C., of League City assumed the role of president for the Texas Chiropractic Association at its annual convention on June 10 in Dallas, Texas. This marks the beginning of the one year term for the Eunice native.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 3 Derrick Wayne Savoie, 42, 100 block of Dakotah Lane, Opelousas. Possession of stolen things. Bert Martin, 17, 8000 block of Hwy. 81 East, Lottie. Contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 2 Brady Scott Brown, 37, 1200 block of Gregg St., Eunice. Bench warrant for contempt of court. Angel Gaspard, 40, 100 block of Julia, Eunice. Warrant driving under suspension, bench warrant improper supervison of a minor.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 2 00:56 Possible break-in in progress in the 1300 block of Dudley. 01:15 Caller hears people in the back of Winn Dixie. 01:17 People are pressure washing the the back side of the building.

Zydeco festival moving to the Yambilee Festival grounds

Opelousas will host the 35th annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival on Sept. 2. The festival will be held at the Yambilee Festival grounds, an indoor facility located at 1939 W. Landry St. The gate opens at 11 a.m. Music begins at noon.

News notes

Rotary golf tourney set for Aug. 12 The Eunice Rotary Club will hold a golf tournament Aug. 12 at Koasati Pines at Coushatta Casino in Kinder. The cost is $100 per player or $400 a team. All proceeds goes to the Eunice Community Health Center. Registration and payment deadline is Aug. 10.

State sales tax discount in effect Friday, Saturday

Back-to-school supplies, electronics, appliances and most other retail purchases are subject to reduced sales tax during the 2017 Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday Friday and Saturday.

Kayak races for kids Saturday

Petit Tour du Teche, youth races in Bayou Teche, will be held at Parc des Ponts de Pont Breaux on Saturday,. Ranging from 250 yards to a mile in length, the races are staged around buoys so that the racers are within view of the park at all times.