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Covid-19 testing

Free COVID 19 testing at the north side campus of Eunice High School was administered from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Louisiana National Guard personnel out of Lafayette were on hand for the curbside testing. Another COVID 19 free testing will be performed at Eunice High School from 7 a.m.

Why teachers need to get back in the classroom

Teachers are now complaining about having to go back and do what they profess to love: Teach in a classroom.

Laughter really is the best medicine

I missed it again. So did the rest of America. July 1’s unofficial International Joke Day came and went without fanfare. That’s regrettable, because we could all use a good belly laugh right now — which gave me an idea.

Eunice man accused of stealing school laptops

A Eunice man is accused of stealing eight Chromebooks from a portable building classroom at Eunice Elementary. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said Walter Michael Slaughter, 25, was charged with simple burglary.

3-way race for Eunice marshal develops

At the end of qualifying Friday, a three-way race for Eunice city marshal developed. Incumbent marshal Terry Darbonne is being challenged by Marcus Bergeron and Gerald Watley. The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Oct. 5.

Tri-Parish workforce shrinks 4.9% from a year ago

The Tri-Parish workforce in June was down 4.9% compared to a year ago even as coronavirus-battered unemployment numbers improved from May. The total workforce in June was 65,577, down 3,346 from the June 2019 workforce, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

Roberts Cove Germanfest canceled, COVID-19 concerns

The executive committee for the 26th Roberts Cove Germanfest planned in October of 2020 has announced the festival held in Roberts Cove each year has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Eunice High School registration scheduled Monday to Wednesday

Eunice High School will hold registration for the 2020-21 school year Monday through Wednesday. Students and/or parents should report during the scheduled times (see below).

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 28 Gary Paul Wilson, 58, 400 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000. Jody Tovarras Thomas, 41, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice. Entry on or remaining or on land after being forbidden, disturbing the peace by intoxication.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 28 01:10 Caller advised that there is subject digging in a donation bin at GoodWill. 07:23 Lobby complaint in reference to a subject that punched another subject in the jaw.