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Eunice Police investigating Sunday shooting

A man was wounded three times in a shooting at 7th and reed Sunday afternoon. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said a vehicle on North 7th Street stopped and one person got out. Several people were present and shooting started wounding the person.

COVID-19 testing scheduled in Eunice, Opelousas

The COVID-19 testing schedule for sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) for the week of March 8-13 includes sites in Eunice and Opelousas. The more contagious U.K.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 6 William Earl Guillory, 18, 1300 block of Anne, Eunice. Reckless operation of a vehicle, open container alcoholic beverage, and purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 5 10:12 Report of a subject following a subject from the post office to another business. 11:33 Caller in the 100 block of Fuselier advised that a subject stole her money out of her sofa.

News notes

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Bart L. Thibodeaux

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bart L. Thibodeaux announces his passing on March 6, 2021 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 60. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Allie "Ann" Brown Hallum

Allie “Ann” Brown Hallum passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the age of 88. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Reverend Bert Langley and Brother Orville Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Baptist Cemetery.

Task force recommendation aims for faster rural internet speed

A task force has recommended that the state auction part of a high-speed internet spectrum to service providers and businesses instead of using it only for public safety.

Elementary education in Eunice may change

A plan to change how pre-school and elementary school students are organized in Eunice was brought to the St. Landry Parish School Board for discussion Thursday. Highland Elementary would become an early learning center with a focus on 4-year-olds.

Eunice native devoted to community

Not even a raging pandemic can stop Dr. Ezora J. Proctor! Social distancing has made it harder to accomplish some of her tasks and has frequently called for innovation, but giving up her community involvement was never an option.