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Eunice News to be delivered by mail

The Eunice News will begin delivery by mail starting with the July 3 edition. Rising distribution costs are causing the change. If you live in the 70535 zip code you will receive your Thursday edition of The Eunice News by mail on Thursday and your Sunday edition on Saturday.

Double homicide investigation continues

The investigation into a double homicide on June 16 is continuing. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said a statement turned in by Travis Godfrey, the suspected shooter, “is going to be important in the case. He indicated he was being threatened.

Walmart distribution center tax deal still in the works

By Harlan Kirgan Editor A new property tax agreement with Walmart for its distribution center in St. Landry Parish apparently is still in the works. St.

Shell invests $27.5M in LSU to focus on energy

A $27.5 million gift from Shell USA, Inc., will establish the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation and enable construction of the LSU Our Lady of the Lake Interdisciplinary Science Building, the university’s top capital priority.

Reber is VFW’s state commander

Don Reber is state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the Department of Louisiana. He was sworn-in June 19 at the Louisiana State Convention held in Alexandria. Reber is the only VFW commander from Eunice to hold the title as a state commander.

Woman wounded, 2 guns seized

Eunice Police were outside the station Thursday night when they heard gunshots coming from the Crestview Apartment area off La. 13.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 24 Michael Barry Broussard, 41, 200 block of Dulles Street, Eunice. Principal to possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, principal to possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Travis Godfrey, 25, 400 block of Acadia, eunice. First degree murder, 2 counts, illegal carrying of a firearm. June 23 Dustin Higginbotham, 38, 100 block of Suzie Drive, Eunice. Bench warrant. Jeremy Sanchez, 36, 200 block of North 11th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. June 23 00:12 Two suspicious subjects at the Northwest Pavilion.

Evangeline Parish deputies arrested for contraband

Two Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies were arrested for bringing contraband into the parish jail. An investigation began in May about drugs and contraband being introduced into the parish jail, according to a news release on the office’s website.