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Fisheries affected by year’s flooding

The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The Mississippi River remained above flood stage for a historic length of time, with records dating back to 1900.

DeRidder native challenging incumbent in insurance race

In a statewide race that’s drawing very little coverage from the mainstream press, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon appears to maintain a traditional incumbent’s edge over challenger Tim Temple, whose most recent television commercials are nonetheless capturing the attention of Louisiana’s...

Is the U.S. headed for a recession?

Is the United States headed for a recession? Probably so. Is it going to hit soon? Not likely, according to Gary Wagner, Ph.D., Department of Economics and Finance, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Time capsule opened Saturday

The “Eunice Centennial 1894-100-1994” time capsule, buried Sept. 18, 1994, to be opened Sept. 18, 2019, was opened Saturday. Items included: A sealed large package addressed to Curtis Joubert. Rendevouz Liberty band schedule dated 1994. Large sealed envelope addressed to Harry Summerlin.

City’s 125th birthday celebration was a hot event

Mayor Scott Fontenot said the only complaint he heard about the city’s birthday celebration Saturday was a wish the city had been founded in October or November. Saturday’s sunshine and 90-degree plus temperature were uncomfortable at times.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 17 05:06 Disturbance over a cell phone in the 200 block of Childs. 07:38 Irate student at Eunice Junior High School. Doesn’t want to go into school. 10:17 Male assaulting girlfriend on Acadia Street.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 17 Naomi Ruth McLendon, 32, 300 block of Shady Acres Loop, Eunice. Probation violation hold. Timothy James Stelly, 36, 100 block of Willie Young Road, Eunice. Warrant for theft of goods. Freddie Joseph Deaville, 30, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice.

Body found in Beggs identified

The body found in Beggs has been identified as Demetris “Meechie” Lincoln, 44, of Houston, Texas, according to a news release from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. A tip was received from St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 17 Caleb Mitchell Hudson, 37, 2100 block of Jules LaGrange Road, Arnaudville. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 13 Jeramie Cole Pitre, 41, 500 block of West Maple Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. Shane Beard, 36, 1300 block of Drew Avenue, Eunice. Cruelty to a juvenile. Arrested by St.