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Leadership EXCEL announces 26th class

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, announced the members of the 2020 class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. They are: Joann T.

Tips sought in burglary of St. Edward Catholic Church

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the burglary of a church in the Richard Community. Saint Edward Catholic Church, located in the 1400 block of Charlene Hwy., west of Church Point, was burglarized at 10:25 p.m. Nov. 24.

Chinese rice buyers tour LSU AgCenter facility

A group of seven Chinese rice buyers visited the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station Dec. 12 as part of their tour through U.S. rice-growing areas. During the visit, China and the U.S.

Eunice artist featured at Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve presents an art exhibit featuring the work of Eunice artist Preston Common. “Nature, Beauty, and Faith” is on display now through January 30. Admission to the exhibit and to the center is free. On Jan.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 17 Rusty Dwight Tweedel, 39, 400 block of North East Street, Eunice. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Brian John Pierre, 38, 300 block of Dillard Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 17 07:29 Purse or backpack found at walking park on West Maple. 08:17 Wreck at Maple and Natalie. 10:22 Check fraud at Checking Cash Plus.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 17 Brett Louis Matte, 22, 1500 block of West Elm Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000 and possession of schedule I drug 2 to 27 grams. Tonya Myers, 46, 400 block of Pearl Street, Eunice.

Opelousas native, Feeding America CEO to speak at UL Lafayette commencement on Friday

University of Louisiana at Lafayette alum and Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot will be the featured speaker at UL Lafayette’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday. Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs.

Reber to speak at LSUE commencement Saturday

LSU Eunice will hold commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Health and Physical Education Building on the LSUE campus. Over 150 graduates from the summer and fall semesters will receive degrees or certificates during the ceremony.

Carron Cemetery booklet to be sold

The Carron Cemetery Family Alliance, in conjunction with the Pointe de l’Eglise Genealogical and Historical Society based at the Crowley Library, has worked to produce a revised listing of burials at Carron Cemetery.