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Governor’s top priority is teacher pay

Gov. John Bel Edwards presented a hopeful State of the State address Monday at the Capitol to open the 2019 legislative session. Edwards’ tone stood in sharp contrast to the last few sessions in which lawmakers fought extensively over how to solve state budget problems.

Firefighter honored

Connor Manuel, an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter with St. Landry Parish Fire District 6, received the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association’s first Medal of Valor at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. The medal recognizes firefighters who have gone above and beyond the normal duty.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 10 Michelle Lynn Leger, 36, 200 block of Benoit Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Kyla Nicole Higginbottem, 32, 700 block of Harold, Eunice Probation violation-hold. Clarence Kenny Lawyer, 51, 400 block of Dupre Lane, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 10 06:47 Wreck in front of True Value. 07:27 Papers out wallet all over the road at 4th and Maple. 10:42 Gun threat at Eunice High. 10:47 Two males on bikes trespassing in the 200 block of Thayer.

News notes

Rotary seeks nominations for Administrative Professional The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2019 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year.

Audit finds City Hall books in good shape

By Claudette Olivier Church Point News Church Point’s finances are in good shape. Burton Kolder, certified public accountant with Kolder Slaven said, “Y’all are sitting good right now, in my opinion. I think y’all have just enhanced it over the past three months that you have been in office.

Survey shows bipartisan support for public school teacher pay raises, increased minimum wage

Researchers in the Public Policy Research Lab at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication found the majority of Louisianans – 88 percent – support raising teacher salaries, and the majority – 81 percent – also support an increased minimum wage of $8.50 an hour.

Revenue panel improves its forecast

The group that projects the state’s revenue finally recognized a brighter outlook after months of partisan infighting.

Heavy rain hinders rice planting

Heavy rainfall has been a challenge as rice farmers strive to get their 2019 crop planted.

Arrest made in shooting

Eunice Police have been peppered with reports of shootings and it wasn’t until Sunday that someone was wounded. A 32-year-old Eunice man was in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the 600 block of Faris Street on Sunday, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.