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Audit questions Ville Platte mayor, aldermen pay

Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine and the city’s aldermen enjoyed tens of thousands of dollars of possibly illegal excess compensation over a one-year period ending in June 2018, according to a Louisiana Legislative Auditor investigative report released on Monday.

Hundley killed as a 15-year-old, graduates from LSU as an adult

Three years ago, Andrew Hundley was still in prison. And only a few years before that, he had little hope he would ever re-enter society.

City’s 125th year celebration set in September and a big prize is planned

The city’s celebration of its 125th year is planned for Sept. 14 beginning with a parade at 10 a.m. and a chance for a prize of $12,500 at a game to follow. Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux announced a few details about the celebration at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.

Mayor thanks volunteers for cleanup

Volunteers from New Hope Fellowship were honored by Mayor Scott Fontenot at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Fontenot said the church volunteers were everywhere as they did a day of community service.

Sorenson named LSUE chancellor

Nancee Sorenson has been selected as the next chancellor of LSU Eunice, LSU President F. King Alexander announced. Sorenson is the president at Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Nancee Sorenson to LSU Eunice and the LSU leadership team,” Alexander said.

John "Johnnie" Wayne Miller

John Wayne “Johnnie” Miller passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 81. Johnnie died unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Johnnie was a loyal employee for Transco throughout his entire career.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 14 06:03 Trash fire at Bacciochi and 3rd. 06:11 Male at Elm and Viola seen on bike digging in someone’s trash can. 06:49 Vehicle burglary in the 1500 block of Hazel.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 14 Angela Dennis, 45, 100 block of South Aymond Street, Eunice. Bench warrant and possession of marijuana less than 14 grams or less. Lana Courville, 49, 200 block of Armide, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 14 Shawn Mitchell Hebert, 24, 1000 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Violation of protective order. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Elaine Myers Hadley, 54, 1000 block of Bayou Road, Port Barre.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 13 08:19 Stolen guns at Northwest Community Center. 10:59 Fraudulent check at Brownie’s. 11:13 No lights or water on at trailer in the 100 block of Armide. 11:13 Vicious dog loose in the 300 block of Pecan Grove.