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DOTD bids include Acadia, St. Landry projects

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that 11 projects around the state were let on Dec. 9,. Nine contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $10.9 million.

Johnson looks at internet access as a bipartisan issue

Coming off an election in November where he received 60% of the vote is U.S. Representative Mike Johnson who represents the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana.

Daigle retires from Eunice Police Department

Eunice Police Deputy Chief Richard Daigle worked his last day on Friday to complete 30 of service to the city and begin retirement, according to Chief of Police Randy Fontenot. Daigle started his career in public service in 1983 when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy until 1987.

Rural broadband funding announced

Thirteen broadband providers in Louisiana will share $342.2 million in federal dollars meant to promote high-speed internet access in areas where it’s not currently available, reported The Center Square.

Tommy Fontenot

EUNICE – It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Tommy Fontenot announces his death on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 10 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 10 00:25 Caller in the 700 block of South 5th Street requested extra patrol. Subject suspects that someone is in her yard. 07:18 Business walk thru at Walmart. 09:46 Dog complaint in the 500 block of Ida.

DOTD announces road work near Church Point

La. 754 (Deanne Highway), 1.1 miles east of its intersection with La. 95, will be closed beginning 7 a.m. Monday until 7 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. The closure is necessary to allow crews to replace the existing drainage structure under the roadway.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 9 00:38 911 call came through from Best Western in reference to a subject that was yellig and cursing. 02:08 Suspicious person reported in the 900 block of North 4th Street.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 9 William Asa Cormier, 39, 8500 block of Gulf Highway #101, Lake Charles. Careless operation, operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Lance J. Hargrave, 24, 100 block of Angel Rd., Lawtell. Probation violation, hold.