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Matt Lauer has a right to defend himself

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, “he said, she said,” is quickly becoming, “she said, he cringed and remained silent.” Another variation is, “she said, he apologized profusely and then resigned.” This would describe former Sen.

Today’s bullies are online, but so is help

My sister Kris kicked the tar out of Frankie Leper. It happened in 1972 after Leper, a notorious neighborhood bully, busted up my handmade go-kart, then shoved me into the mud. Sure, Leper was a big kid.

Legendary guitarist, Eunice native Gerry McGee dies while on tour

Legendary guitarist and Eunice native Gerry McGee died while on a solo tour of Japan on Oct. 12. McGee was the son of Dennis McGee, one of Cajun music’s great fiddler players. McGee was on stage in Tokyo on Oct. 8 when he fell ill. McGee was 82. The death was reported on The Ventures website.

Alligator found in Eunice

Eunice Police picked up an alligator on the Frey’s Laundry loading dock early Wednesday morning. The alligator garnered quite a bit of attention when brought to the police station. The gator is shown on the floor and held by an officer before being released at an undisclosed location.

2 arrested in vehicle thefts

Eunice Police had arrest warrants on two people in connection with the theft of pickup trucks from a yard in the 400 block of Ulysse Street on Oct. 8. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said three vehicles were reported stolen on Monday.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center reopened Wednesday

The air conditioning issues that forced the closure of the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center are resolved, and the center re-opened Wednesday. The center will present a new schedule of programs on Saturdays, including the live Cajun and zydeco music show Rendez-vous des Cajuns.

Port Barre man pleads guilty to sex crime

LAFAYETTE – Cory Shane Disotell, 48, of Port Barre, appeared before U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays and pled guilty to transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

Evangeline Parish: Ardoin, Guillory face off in runoff for sheriff; Guillory elected assessor

As all the votes from Saturday’s election were tallied, Brian Ardoin and Charles Guillory emerged as the top two candidates for sheriff of Evangeline Parish, according to unofficial results. Both candidates will now face off against each other in a runoff election to be held Nov. 16.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 15 08:58 Loud music past O’Reillys. 09:05 2019 gray Traverse stolen in the 1900 block of Betty. 09;13 DOTD needs officer to standby while light is fixed at 8th and U.S. 190.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 14 Marlana M. Bushnell, 33, 400 block of East Dean Avenue, Eunice. Tampering with surveillance, simple battery and simple criminal damage to property. October 15 Terry Wayne Babineaux Jr., 42, 800 block of Saddle Drive, Eunice.