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Jacob Todd Vige'

EUNICE – It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that the family of Jacob Todd Vige` announces his death on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans surrounded by his mother, granny, and nanny Sue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 2 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 12 Franco Hara Guillory, 42, 200 block of Mathilda Avenue, Eunice. Money warrant. February 15 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Reckless operation of a vehicle, aggravated flight in a vehicle, no driver’s license, and no insurance.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 12 02:36 Valero, West Laurel, reported a burglar. 03:07 Disturbance reported in the 600 block of South 5th Street. 04:02 Disturbnace reported in the 600 block of South 5th Street.

Waste Management suspends collections due to weather conditions

 Due to winter weather conditions and road closures, Waste Management is extending suspension of all garbage and trash collection services for Acadiana area customers through Tuesday. Waste Management will resume those collection services when road conditions are deemed safe to travel.

I-10 Mississippi River bridge closed

The I-10 Mississippi River Bridge is closed in both directions due to winter weather and freezing conditions. DOTD will advise when the road has been re-opened.

DOTD ADVISORY: Roads in Southwest Region deemed impassable due to winter weather

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that all state maintained roadways with the exception of I-10 from Texas State line to Acadia/Jeff Davis Parish line (sections that remain open) in the 5-parish Southwest region have been deemed impassable due to winter...

Mardi Gras Association watching the weather

The Eunice Mardi Gras Association announced its Facebook page that as of 7 p,m. Saturday that its run will be held. But the association also announced that its final decision on the run would be made at 5 a.m. Tuesday. The decision, it stated, hinges on ice accumulation on bridges and roadways.

St. Landry Parish to open shelter today

St. Landry Parish Parish President Jessie Bellard announced Saturday that the parish would open a shelter at the Yambilee Building for residents without heat. The shelter will open at noon Sunday.  Anyone wishing to use the shelter should bring their blankets and pillows.

Potato-planting time arrives

For those of you who keep a vegetable garden, it’s time to get those potatoes in the ground. Potatoes are easy to cultivate and provide many essential vitamins such as calcium, iron, vitamins B6 and C, and potassium.

Branch farmer named to La. Ag Hall of Distinction

Three fixtures in Louisiana agriculture will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction during a ceremony at L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge on March 4.