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We ought to have a Baileyville

You have probably never heard of G. W. R. Bailey, but his thinking and influence were crucial to the decision of where lots of people in south Louisiana live.

Believe it or not, money isn’t the key to happiness

Get this: A study by McGill University has found that more money does not necessarily make people in low-income countries happier. I like more money as much as the next guy, but that does not surprise me.

Have you remembered your pets in your will?

Sure, it made the rounds of the “News of the Weird” columns when a Nashville businessman left $5 million in a trust fund for his beloved border collie Lulu. But such gestures aren’t as eccentric as you might think.

Early voting continues Monday

Early voting continues Monday through Saturday at the Eunice City Hall, 300 S. 2nd St., for the March 20 election. Early voting is also scheduled at the St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters office, 118 S. Court St., Suite 114, Opelousas. Early voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LSUE vaccinations

LSU Eunice recently administered the first round of its allotment of the COVID-19 caccine.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 5 Ryan B. Le, 33, 3000 block of Highway 357, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, possession of a uniform CDS in a drug-free zone. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, aggravated battery. March 3 Marina Harris, 55, 1600 block of West Vine, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Chelsi L. Boone, 31, 200 block of North 8th Street, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 4 00:19 Caller in the 600 block of South 4th Street advised of a subject pulling on her door. 00:35 Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Boudreaux.

Florence Olivier Manuel

Florence Olivier Manuel passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 95. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 3 02:03 Acadia Parish Sheriff advised of a vehicle speeding at high speeds at Tiger Lane. 02:08 Was advised that vehicle is stopped. 06:38 Down with a vehicle at 3rd and Park, vehicle going wrong way.