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Board backs off closed session

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Eunice Board of Aldermen backed off holding a executive session on a personnel matter at Tuesday meeting after an objection was made. Harlan Kirgan, editor of The Eunice News, said the motion to enter into a closed session needed to be more specific other than personnel.

The city is to buy the property adjacent to the Municipal Complex. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Board OKs buying property next to Municipal Complex

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The city will buy five lots next to the Eunice Municipal Complex for $46,600. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the purchase completes the city’s ownership of the block. The immediate plan is to use the southern portion of the property to park police units and get them off the road.

House fire

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House fire on South 2nd Street

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Eunice firefighters responded to a house fire on South 2nd Street at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The radio dispatch report stated the house was fully involved. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 13 Sharayla Green, 32, 100 block of W. Belize Street, Opelousas. Hold for Opelousas City Court. Arrested by Opelousas City Marshals. Keith Anthony Eli, II, 20, 700 block of E. Jefferson Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 11 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. October 12 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 12 00:23 Caller in the Crestview Apartments advised of a disturbance. 00:25 Caller in the 400 block of Brenda advised that a suspicious person in on her porch.

Election Nov. 13

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In-person voter registration deadline is Wednesday

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Cheryl Milburn, registrar of voters for St. Landry Parish, has announced the registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail voter deadlines for the Nov.13 primary election. Registration deadlines are: — In-person/mail, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13. — Online, Oct. 23. Early voting dates are 8:30 a.m.

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DOTD sets meeting on La. 13 conversion to 3 lanes

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is conducting a meeting for the conversion of the existing 4-lane undivided section of road into a 3-lane roadway with a two-way left turn lane, beginning at the intersection of East Maple Avenue (La.

A suspected drug operation in the 200 block of North St. George in Eunice was busted by the St. Landry Parish Narcotics Team on Sunday, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

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Sheriff: Eunice drug house busted

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

A suspected drug operation in the 200 block of North St. George in Eunice was busted by the St. Landry Parish Narcotics Team on Sunday, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 9-12 Elijah Richard, 26, 600 block of E. Vine Street, Opelousas. Theft of a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm. Arrested by Opelousas Police.