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Selection, care are vital for Christmas trees

As we move closer to Christmas Day, now is the time to make sure you are doing your best to keep your Christmas tree beautiful and safe. AgCenter forestry specialist Niels de Hoop says one of his biggest concerns is not providing enough water for the tree when it’s brought into the house.

Morris wins Santa contest

Jeanita Morris is the winner of The Mystery Santa contest. As the winner of The Mystery Santa contest, Morris will receive a dinner for two at Nick’s on 2nd Street, donated by the Eunice Kiwanis Club, a gift basket, and a one-year subscription to The Eunice News.

Christmas season kicks into high gear today

The Eunice Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade today and the first of two community concerts today signals the Christmas season getting into high gear in Eunice. The parade is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on North 2nd Street and travels south to the City Hall parking lot. Santa and Mrs.

Deputies seize guns, drugs, $28.9K in raid

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s narcotics agents and SWAT team members seized weapons, drugs and about $28,900 in cash after executing a “high-risk” search warrant in Lawtell on Tuesday. A Lawtell couple face a litany of charges after the raid on their residence in the 2700 block of La. 752.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 4 Damone Antoine Campbell, 32, 4700 block of Grand Prairie Highway, Washington. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 3 07:06 Male wearing a mask and dark clothing going in and out of backyards. 07:08 With subject behind Smith Chiropractor. 10:08 Stolen vehicle at Holiday Inn Express.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 3 Damien J. Benoit, 40, 200 block of 7th Street, Mamou. Theft less than $1,000 and criminal trespass. Jessica M. Lejeune, 37, 200 block of 7th Street, Mamou. Theft less than $1,000 and criminal trespass. Jonathan S. Arceneaux, 40, Homeless.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony scheduled at USS Kidd

Veterans and community members are invited to the USS Kidd Veterans Museum’s Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday. The observance will be held aboard the USS Kidd at 11:55 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. The program is hosted by USS Kidd staff and volunteers.

Sen. Cassidy’s staff sets constituent assistance meetings

Staff for U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-Baton Rouge, will hold two constituent assistance events in South Louisiana from Thursday and Friday. Members of Dr.

From The Eunice News files

From the December 2009 files of The Eunice News. $20,000 for Eunice children. Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative Christie Reeves presents Angel Award winner Jean McManus with a $20,000 grant for Eunice’s Dolly Parton Imagination Liberary. Students of the Month at Glendale Elementary.