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Can we avoid a war over Veterans Day?

The words weren’t aimed directly at me, but I was recently flummoxed by an unexpected undercurrent of animosity. In an online post, a military veteran refused to confine his anger to people who spit on veterans or ignore veterans.

Did you know? Concealed handgun permit has duties

Once you have obtained the State of Louisiana Concealed Permit there are duties you must adhere to. The permit shall be retained by the permittee who shall immediately produce it upon the request of any law enforcement officer. Anyone who fails to do so shall be fined not more than $100.

Halloween wreck

The driver of one of two vehicles that collided at the intersection of U.S. 190 and 3rd Street at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday was taken to Acadian Medical Center for treatment of what Eunice Police said were moderate injuries, Police Randy Fontenot said.

Early voting for Nov. election continues Monday in Eunice

Early voting for the Nov. 16 election continues on Monday and through Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex. Voting is from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting also is conducted at the Registrar of Voters Office in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas.

Cleco reminds customers to beware of ‘phantom’ power

Cleco reminds customers to be aware of the “phantom” power that may be creeping throughout their homes and businesses. Phantom power is a term used to describe electricity used by appliances and electronics that are left plugged in when they are turned off or not being used.

Millage renewal on Nov. 16 ballot in Acadia Parish

Voters across the Acadia Parish will decide the fate of a 2.12-mill tax renewal. That millage, which partially funds the Cooperative Extension Office and the Rice Arena, was defeated in last November’s municipal elections. It expires at the end of 2019. If it fails again on Nov.

Landry retires at Central Middle School

Ranolviaun Landry, principal at Central Middle School, officially retired Friday after 33 years of working in the educational field. Landry is looking forward to her new journey. Landry added, “As I embark upon the journey that awaits me, I don’t see it as a new chapter.

Rendez-vous des Cajuns returning to Liberty Theater

The Rendez-vous des Cajuns will return to the city-owned Liberty Theater on Nov. 9 after being held for several weeks at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center. Air conditioning problems caused the show to be moved the Cultural Center and at one point shut the show and center down.

Police say would-be burglary thwarted

The owners of Ruby’s Café beat Eunice Police to the scene of a burglar alarm that went off at about 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. When police arrived they found the owners, a vehicle wrecked into the rear of the restaurant and an injured suspect.

Police say would-be burglary thwarted

The owners of Ruby’s Café beat Eunice Police to the scene of a burglar alarm that went off at about 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. When police arrived they found the owners, a vehicle wrecked into the rear of the restaurant and an injured suspect.