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St. Landry Parish project among DOTD projects

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced Tuesday that 17 projects around the state received bids in February. Ten contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $56.3 million.

Economic development group acquires equine facility

Central St. Landry Economic Development (CSLEDD) announced the successful acquisition of the Equine Sales Facility Compound located at 372 Harry Guilbeau Road located south of Opelousas in central St Landry Parish.

Vehicle chase ends with drug bust in Crowley

A vehicle pursuit which began in Calcasieu Parish and ended in Crowley has led to the arrest of two people in this case, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.
The incident occurred on Feb. 29.

Louisiane Acadie holds planning meeting for Congres Mondial Acadien

The Mural Room of the Rayne Civic Center Complex was the setting on Feb. 29, when a planning meeting was held by Louisiane Acadie, Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to encourage connections between Acadians all around the world.

Acadia Parish sheriff warns of vehicle burglaries

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson touched briefly on a number of topics when he spoke to the Rotary Club of Crowley recently, joking that he didn’t want “to give it all away” before the upcoming State of the Parish luncheon.

Judicial, presidential primary voting begins Saturday

The special election for the open judicial seat in the 27th Judicial Court District begins with early voting on Saturday.
The election also includes the presidential primary and Republican and Democratic party seats.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Tuesday, March 5
Aniyah Batiste, 20, 1400 block of N. LeDoux Road, Lake Charles. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Tuesday, March 5
8:04 a.m. Wreck reported at South Aymond and East Maple, minimal road blockage.