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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 21 Angelo HIlls, 20, 200 block of Goldman Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. Elizabeth Hollier, 36, 1700 block of Amazon Street, Eunice. Theft. Dylan Dewitt Galloway, 27, 200 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Theft.

News notes

True Vine Church host revival The True Vine Church of God In Christ in Eunice will have a Jehovah-Jireh District Harvest Time Fall Revival at 7 p.m. today through Tuesday. The facilitator and speaker will be E. Shannon. The church is located at 200 MLK Drive in Eunice. The public is invited.

St. Edmund homecoming parade

The sky seemed to turn blue just in time for the St. Edmund homecoming parade at 5 p.m. Friday in downtown Eunice. The 30-minute parade included alumni, current students and friends.

Did you know? ‘If you see something, say something’

Recently in the news there were cases where if the public and even law enforcement acted on tips, a tragedy might have been averted. I understand that most people do not want to get involved and want to live a happy and quiet life but these are some extraordinary times that we are living in.

From The Eunice News files

From the October 2009 files of The Eunice News. Bulb & Blossom Club holds fund-raiser Bingo. The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members held a fund-raiser bingo Monday evening. All proceeds go toward the beautification of the city said President Kristine Joubert.

Louisiana School students

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) held its annual Matriculation Ceremony on Aug. 30, welcoming 150 new students to the school. The incoming class brings a wealth of experiences from all over Louisiana with 44 of the state’s 64 parishes being represented.

Put your hands together for Pete and Amy

If only the Democrats could fight like the Washington Nationals. The new National League champs won four straight on the way to the World Series, with great pitching and clutch hitting. End of story. Or as Joe Biden would say, “Period!

What happened election night in Louisiana?

As Gomer Pyle insightfully said: “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise.” There were a number of them on election night in the Bayou State. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ quest for a first primary victory fell flat as several factors in the final days of the campaign caused his poll numbers to plummet.

‘Pirate Gold King’ pulled colossal hoax

In late October 1908 authorities uncovered “one of the most colossal hoaxes” ever perpetrated in south Louisiana, in the words of several newspapers of the day. Five people were arrested for “a swindle which … extended over eighteen months or more, with prominent, well-to-do farmers ...

4th arrest made shooting at Rayne

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the shootings on Oct. 11 after the Rayne-Eunice high school football game.