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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.

5th arrest in Rayne post-game shooting

Police have made a fifth arrests in connection with a shooting in Rayne that occurred Oct. 11. On Oct. 30, Rayne Police detectives arrested Don’Tray Deshawn Miller, 18, of Crowley, for his suspected involvement in the Rayne High School shooting incident.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 31 05:50 Power outage on West Maple from 9th to 12th streets. 06:59 Contact DOTD about light at Maple and LSUE being out. 07:13 Duffel ag found full of item at Circle Park.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 31 Alshamir Casaine Mckoy, 20, 400 block of Toby Mouton Road, Duson. Bench warrant. Desmon Williams, 23, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Simple burglary. David W. Benoit, 67, 300 block of West Elm Street, Crowley.