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DOTD announces Acadia Parish project

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that 16 projects around the state were recently bid upon. Thirteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $29.1 million.

DeVillier, Cloud are among LABI’s ‘Most Valuable and Session Champions’

Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, and Sen.

Crime Stoppers requests tips about stolen 18-wheelers

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating two 18-wheeler thefts that occurred in the 100 block of Frontage Road, near Duson on Aug 10 and 14. On Aug. 10, multiple suspects stole a 2014 Peterbuilt Freightliner, black in color with “Dailey Trucks, LLC” on the cab.

Deputies find pot, pistol and fake dough

A suspicious vehicle has led to the recovery of a stolen firearm and counterfeit money at 12:08 a.m. Aug. 13, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson. Deputies located a suspicious vehicle on Ella Louis Drive just north of Crowley. The vehicle was occupied by three males.

Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District millage passes

On Saturday, voters in the Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District approved the millage that will be used to fund a planned new hospital facility in Church Point. HospitalCEO Cindy Walters said, “We are very excited. Now the real work begins.

Deputy fired for gassing up with department fuel card

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s corrections deputy Christopher Wayne Spencer ended up charged and fired for using a department fuel card to gas up his personal vehicle, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported. Spencer, 23, of the 1800 block of La.

Water bottle drive underway for Monroe City Schools

MONROE — To ensure that students stay hydrated while water fountains are off limits due to the pandemic, a water bottle drive for Monroe City Schools is being hosted by the LSU AgCenter, Ouachita Parish Healthy Communities Coalition and Monroe City Schools.

Nathan Trey Chaddick

Nathan Trey Chaddick left this earth for his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 26. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 19 Kadasha K. Gallow, 24, 1300 West Peach, Eunice. Serving time. Caleb Demond Joubert, 38, 1000 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Probation warrant. Lance Fruge, 34, 300 block of Shady Acres Loop, Eunice. Warrant, four counts.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 19 01:54 Caller in area of Bruce advised that there are multiple people yelling. 03:54 Caller in 500 block of Bernice advised that someone knocked on her door and then left.