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What’s news? It depends on who you ask

I need someone to tell me what’s happening. Not a tinted version of events but what’s really happening. I make the request because mainstream (if there is such a thing) news outlets seem to fundamentally disagree about what’s important.

Study: Louisiana violent crime rate 5th highest in U.S.; Opelousas tagged as the most dangerous city in the state

\Violent crimes in Louisiana numbered 549.3 per every 100,000 residents of the state as of 2019, the fifth highest rate among the 50 states, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St. The total number of murders in Louisiana in 2019 came in at 544, according to the 24/7 Wall St.

Retired chief deputy presented flag

Retired Eunice Deputy Chief of Police Richard Daigle was presented with a cased flag and certificate by Chief Randy Fontenot Tuesday.

LSUE forum features local women in ‘Courageous Conversations’

LSU Eunice is set to hold another edition of its “Courageous Conversations” series at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Science Building Auditorium. The forum will be dedicated to Women’s History Month with the discussion entitled “Honoring Courageous Women In Our Local Community.

UL Lafayette launches recording arts concentration

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is tailoring an existing degree program for students who want music careers – just not on a stage or in the business side of the industry. UL Lafayette has launched a recording arts concentration for its bachelor’s degree in music.

Gov. Edwards announces $163M for 15 state projects to reduce flood risk

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced $163 million in federal funding for 15 state projects and programs designed to reduce flood risk for communities throughout the state.

Eunice News Easter ham winners listed

The Eunice News Easter Ham Giveaway is giving away 20 hams. Hams are to be redeemed at Champagnes. Do not come to the Eunice News to pick up vouchers. Go directly to Champagnes customer service desk. The deadline to redeem the hams is noon April 5.

Architect tours Liberty

Representatives from a leading architectural firm toured the Liberty Theatre on Monday as part of the renovation of the historic facility.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 24 Joseph Zachary Jr., 42, 300 block of Pleasant Run Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant, three counts. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Day’Jon Evans, 26, 1300 block of Statesman Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 23 00:31 Open door reported at Eunice High. Conducting a walk thru. 00:34 School is secure. 00:47 Report of a subject hitting another subject near the area of 6th and Maple.