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School Board mileage rate stalls budget

Approval of the St. Landry Parish School Board budget slowed over discussion of a mileage increase. Mileage paid to school system employees has been an issue since January and the next budget, which is to be voted on at a July 11 meeting, calls for a 10 cent increase to 46 cents per mile.

Democrats disrespect Biden by not appreciating his past

As former Vice President Joe Biden has embarked on his latest campaign for the presidency, I’ve been reminded about why I left the Democratic Party three years ago, after having been a member since 1980.

Alleged would-be ISIS bomber could have lived American dream

Here’s the worst part: He had every opportunity to choose life. Last week, 21-year-old Mustafa Mousab Alowemer was arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb a small Christian church in Pittsburgh’s North Side. According to the U.S.

Ferdie "Boogie" Brown Jr.

EUNICE-~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ferdie “Boogie” Brown, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019 at St.

Pearlie Thibodeaux Johnson

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Pearlie Thibodeaux Johnson announces her passing on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Eunice Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.

Sherry Ann Allen Laird

Sherry Ann Allen Laird passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Reverend Gordon Scoggan will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Poice Department radio dispatch logs. June 25 04:35 Subject wearing yellow rag on face at Vine and 3rd. 05:51 Wheelbarrow in road in front of Amy Shopping Center. 06:11 Subject coming off Eunice-Iota Highway does not have insurance and is under suspension.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 25 Stephanie Crowder, 33, 700 block of Harold Street, Eunice. Probation violation-hold. Christopher Guillory, 47, 200 block Chataignier Street, Eunice. Probation violation-hold.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 24 04:38 Camper door is open in the 300 block of Ulysse. 04:43 Power out on North 4th. Cleco has been notified. 05:00 Disturbance at Crestview Loop. Male beating up girlfriend.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 24 Deontae Jermiah Walker, 20, homeless. Entry or remaining after being forbidden and unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Kevin Manuel, 45, 400 block of Saddle Drive, Eunice.