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Church Point man faces multiple charges after chase

A Church Point man faces multiple charges after leading Eunice City Marshal deputies on a chase Thursday. Chief Deputy Joey Peloquin attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Fuselier Street at about 10:30 a.m., but the vehicle failed to stop and pursuit ensued.

State Police urge caution during winter weather

The National Weather Service in Shreveport is monitoring a cold front, which may bring the possibility of wintry precipitation, as it passes through Louisiana. Beginning Sunday and continuing through Monday, a mixture of rain, freezing rain, ice, and/or snow is forecast to affect much of Louisiana.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 11 00:10 Caller requested extra police patrol in the area of Clifford and Juanita. 00:19 Caller from Best Western advised of a subject causing a disturbance.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 11 Dewana Denise Lafleur, 56, 900 block of Williams Avenue, Eunice. Access fraud less than $1,000 and theft less than $1,000.

Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency due to heavy rainfall and potential wintry weather

Gov. Edwards has declared a state of emergency due to the current heavy rainfall totals beginning to impact the state and the potential for wintry conditions beginning this weekend and extending to next week.

St. Landry Parish Government preps for winter weather

St. Landry Parish Government is making plans for its response efforts during the upcoming winter weather early next week. Sandbags will be available in the barns behind the Yambilee Building, 1939 Landry Road, in Opelousas throughout the weekend for residents who need them.

State Fire Marshal’s Office urges safe home heating practices

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is reminding all residents to practice safe home heating as our state prepares for some of the coldest temperatures predicted this winter.

DOTD prepared for possible wintry weather

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development staff is preparing to respond in the event of adverse weather. Forecasts call for freezing temperatures with the possibility of wintry precipitation in some areas of the state this coming weekend.

City Attorney McManus announces his resignation

Eunice City Attorney Vernon McManus announced his resignation at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.

Eunice Marshal chase

These are submitted photos of a chase that went through Branch involving a Eunice Marshal unit.