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DA eyes temp job

How long is “temporary?” Unfortunately, there is no etched-in-stone definition, according to District Attorney Keith Stutes. And that appears to be a problem with some members of the Acadia Parish Police Jury as it concerns Donna Bertrand’s appointment as “designated secretary-treasurer.

Cleco offers storm preparation tips

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Louisiana which includes parts of Cleco’s service territory. Cleco crews, along with contractor crews, are on stand-by, prepared to respond to possible weather related outages.

Evangeline Parish sheriff pays $1M loan, ends fiscal year with surplus

Just two and a half months after paying off a $1 million loan, Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau adopted a budget that reflects a major financial turn around from last September when the sheriff declared his department was broke.

Gloria LaCombe Burge

BASILE~Gloria Burge, a much loved mother, mother in law, grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Lafayette with loving family by her side. She was 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile on Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Laura Arnold Fruge

Laura Arnold Fruge passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the age of 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Fr. Clinton Sensat will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 20 11:02 Employee at wastewater plant said there are gunshots in the area of College Road. 11:15 Man sitting outside residence with a .22-caliber rifle on the table. Advised he did not fire it.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Juan Grimaldo, 32, 1300 block of West Peach Street, Eunice. Bench warrant for theft and and possession of drug paraphernalia.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 21 Karen Bogard, 47, 1900 block of Dorville Street, Mamou.

Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Louisiana in response to flash flooding and severe weather as a result of Tropical Storm Cindy.

UL Lafayette closed Wednesday

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be closed Wednesday, June 21, due to Tropical Storm Cindy. We will continue to monitor the storm and will make an announcement by 6 p.m. Wednesday regarding the University's status for Thursday, June 22.