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Eraste "Crip" Dupre

EUNICE~It is with regret and heavy hearts that the family of Eraste "Crip" Dupre, Jr announces his passing on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Saturday, Feb. 1, at St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 29 07:20 Disturbance in the 500 block of West Walnut. 11:23 Subject at Whitney Bank needs to file a report in regards to a theft. 11:23 Lobby complaint about harassment. 12:05 Bicycle registration at lobby.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 29 Rudolph Skinner Andrus, 33, 100 block of Armide Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery Titus M. Thomas, 36, 100 block of Allison Loop, Eunice. Bench warrant. Derrick Miller, 35, 200 block of Eula, Eunice.

News notes

Season tickets on sale for Players’ Theatre Eunice Players’ Theatre now has season tickets for their 51st season on sale. Single tickets are $30 for a single ticket; $100 for a Patron (4 tickets), and $150 for an Angel (6 tickets).

Interim fire chief named; sewer user fee increase tabled

The Crowley Fire Department has an interim fire chief. Terry J. Romero was named to temporarily fill the seat vacated at the beginning of the year by the retirement of long-time Chief Jody Viator.

Carnival d’Acadie schedule finalized

Plans for the 20th annual Carnival d’Acadie — the city of Crowley’s Mardi Gras celebration — have been finalized. The one-day event will be held at the Enterprise Center parking area, 11 N. Parkerson Ave., on Feb. 25, Mardi Gras. Activities will begin at 10 a.m.

Sheriff to host free ACT class here on Saturday

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson will host a free ACT Prep Class on Saturday, Feb. 1, for all interested high school students in Acadiana. The session will be held at the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, 1037 Capitol Ave., in Crowley. Class will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Free spay-neuter clinics begin today in Opelousas

BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is sponsoring its first, free spay/neuter clinic for dogs in the St. Landry Parish community with a goal of sterilizing approximately 300 pets. Aiming to prevent unwanted litters from homelessness, this four-day clinic will take place at the YamBaLee Building on Feb.

Eunice News political announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 3 primary election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates.

Tax reform, infrastructure top Stefanski’s agenda

The Louisiana Legislature accomplished a lot last year. Look for that trend to continue this year, according to state Rep. John Stefanski.