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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 11 Faith Ann Menard, 38, 100 block of West Dean Avenue, Eunice. Unlawful sales to person under 21. Jake Schaefer, 23, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Simple escape. Robert Barnett Kibodeaux, 38, 300 block of North 8th Street, Eunice.

News notes

Free child car seat installation Free installation of child car safety seats is being offered from 4 to 6 p.m. every Monday at Word Ministries, 1960 W. Laure Ave., Eunice. The seats will be installed by a nationally certified technicians.

Pucheu named port attorney

Jacque Pucheu, of Eunice, has been named the attorney for the Port of Krotz Springs. Pucheu, who has served as Eunice city attorney, has been practicing law for 43 years.

Aldermen OK resolution opposing closing LSUE

Eunice aldermen passed a resolution to be sent to legislators and the governor to oppose closing Louisiana State University Eunice. The action at Tuesday’s meeting came at the request of Jack Burson, alderman at-large.

New terminal online for airport

By today a construction schedule should be settled for a new terminal at the Eunice Airport. Drew Miller, airport manager, said the 1,200-square-foot building is to cost $335,900 and the funding is coming from the state government.

MLK events planned in Eunice

Events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are planned Saturday and Sunday in Eunice, according to Mark Dupre, co-chairman of the MLK Citywide Celebration Committee. A prayer breakfast is scheduled at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Dr. J.G.

Political ads found new homes in 2016

The share of political ad spending long held by broadcast television took a major dive in 2016 as campaigns in Louisiana and across the national turned their attention more to online platforms.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 11 Ross Andrew Wilson, 23, 100 block of Alvin Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute schedule I drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 10 08:40 Disturbance in the 700 block of Tate. 10:34 Subject trying to fill a prescription for a dead person at Fred’s Pharmacy. 12:48 Theft at Holiday Inn Express. 13:33 Disturbance at Winn Dixie.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 10 Cassandra Edmonds, 25, 700 block of Tate Street, Eunice.