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From the February 2001 files of The Eunice News

Hudson Joins Hospice Volunteers. Theo Hudson of Eunice, back row, third from left, is among seven persons who recently completed a two-day training program to become a Hospice of Acadiana volunteer.

Legislators to set tax rates, plan for sports betting

Voters in most parishes supported the legalization of sports gambling last Nov. 3, but it may be 2022 by the time bettors are legally allowed to wager in Louisiana on football and other games.

Week of wild weather ends

Sunshine on Friday ended a week where temperatures dipped as low as 12 degrees; and freezing rain, sleet and snow fell on the area and lingered from Monday through Friday.

A trinity of iconic Louisiana brands come together to launch campaign, art contest

Three iconic Louisiana brands, Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand and Savoie’s Foods have teamed up and are on a mission. They want to shine a light on tradition — they want red beans, sausage and rice to be on every table in the state.

COVID vaccine eligibility expands on Monday

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that beginning Monday an additional group of Louisianans – K-12 teachers, school support staff, day care staff, those who are pregnant and Louisianans aged 55 to 64 with certain health conditions – are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 19 Amanda Lynn Wills, 37, 1900 block of Highway 742, Opelousas. Access device fraud, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jeno John Holcomb, 18, 700 block of S. Second Street, Eunice.

Lourella “Mrs. Lou” S. Fontenot

EUNICE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Lourella S. Fontenot announces her passing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 18 Jeremy G. Fall, 39, 800 block of West Maple, Eunice. Resisting an officer, and probation warrant. Katheryn Renee Vincent, 39, 300 block of Corn, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Daniel Aenice Elias, 45, 300 block of Corn, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 18 10:57 Fire reported in the area of Weaver and Kyries Hebert. 12:35 Caller in the 1200 block of Faris advised that a subject choked him. 13:04 Lobby complaint in reference to a hit and run.

Sheriff: 5 charged after 4-wheeler sale turns into armed robbery

Four men were charged with armed robbery and a fifth man with drug charges after a 4-wheeler sale in the Mamou area turned into an armed robbery. Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory said in a news release deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery on Feb.