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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 14 Jody Tovarras Thomas, 40, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice. Entry on or remaining in places after forbidden and disturbing the peace. August 15 Allura Bridganskee Chadaisa Edwards, 20, 700 block of East Peach Avenue, Eunice.

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EHS reserved football tickets available Eunice High football reserved seat tickets will be sold from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 in the school’s front office. Blood Drive dates set in Eunice and area Join Vitalant and NASH FM 99.

Rice Festival music lineup

A full slate of strong musical entertainment is on tap for the 2019 International Rice Festival Oct. 17- 19 in historic downtown Crowley. “We are very excited about the lineup this year.

Rayne City Council OKs $8,000 raise for Police Chief

RAYNE - A number of action items took precedent Monday evening during the August meeting of the Rayne City Council. Taking top interest during the meeting was a proposed amendment to the city ordinance setting the compensation of the Chief of Police.

City’s budget battle continues

A resolution adopted Friday afternoon during a special meeting of the Crowley City Council sets a public hearing on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2020 at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in the council chambers at 426 N. Ave. F.

SU Ag Center set to host Louisiana 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors Training

The Southern University Ag Center will hold its Louisiana 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (SARDI), located at 1209 Diesi St., Opelousas.

Faithful attend Mass for Charlene Richard

The faithful gathered at St. Edward’s Church in Richard last Friday evening to mark the 60th anniversary of the passing of Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint.” Msgr.

Chris Cuomo should chill out about ‘Fredo’

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was caught in a video screaming expletives when someone made the mistake of calling him “Fredo,” referring to the fictional character Fredo Corleone from “The Godfather films.

Social media? More like anti-social media

“I can’t take it anymore! My social media friends are driving me batty!

Resolution asks for action on abandoned hospital

Citing safety concerns, Eunice aldermen approved a resolution Tuesday asking St. Landry Parish Government and the Parish Council to act on the abandoned Moosa Memorial Hospital. The resolution requests St. Landry Parish Government remove the asbestos and demolish or secure the building.