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DeVillier pitches Constitutional amendments

Constitutional amendments to be voted on in October may alter the course of the state budget and streamline the collection of sales taxes. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier said in speaking to the Eunice Rotary Club that three changes proposed to the state Constitution are encouraging.

COVID-19 vaccine offered at Eunice High School

COVID-19 vaccinations were available at Eunice High School Friday as St. Landry Parish and the state experiences a surge of infections. The state Department of Health reports a test positivity rate of 10.3% in St. Landry Parish from July 15 to 21, up from 7.3% the previous reporting period.

No shot mandate for LSU

Although state health officials have approved student vaccine mandates at four private colleges, LSU and the University of Louisiana System do not plan to seek a similar mandate until federal regulators fully approve the COVID-19 vaccines now being distributed.

David "Blake" Veillon

David “Blake” Veillon passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age of 40. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Reverend Joshua Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 30 Coderick Demetri Livings, 29, 1000 block of Heather Drive, Breaux Bridge. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Marcus Paul Lejeune, Jr., 20, 500 block of N.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 28 Mercedes L. Fontenot, 23, 100 block of Mill, Eunice. Simple battery, domestic abuse battery, two counts of domestic abuse child endangerment, resisting with force. July 29 Marcus Paul LeJeune, 20, 500 block of North 2nd, Eunice.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 29 02:01 Caller at the Dug Out requested an escort to her vehicle. 04:10 Suspicious vehicle at New Hope parking lot. 06:47 Attempting to stop a vehicle in pursuit, headed east on Hwy. 29.

Wilda Rose Klumpp Fontenot

EUNICE–Wilda Rose Klumpp Fontenot, age 66, died peacefully Wednesday, July 28 at Opelousas General surrounded by family and friends. Wilda was born January 26, 1955 to the late Raymond and Mabel Klumpp of Tepetate. Wilda graduated from Basile High School in 1973.

Cleco shares tips to help customers reduce energy usage during hot summer months

With heat advisories in effect for parts of Louisiana, Cleco customers can reduce their energy consumption by following some simple tips. Tips to conserve energy: Cooling — Set thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, if possible.

White House webinar spotlights UL Lafayette vaccination incentives campaign

The White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge thinks the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s “Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!” incentives program is a capital idea.