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Eunice High students recognized

Eunice High School students Cody LaLonde and Deacon Richard were recognized at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting for winner fourth place at the State Social Studies Fair. The project was in sociology.

Should activists put a stop to child brides?

Trivia buffs know that singer Jerry Lee Lewis’s career was nearly destroyed when the public learned that his third wife was his 13-year-old cousin. Our ears prick up when there’s a scandalous news report of a high school teacher eloping with a freshman he has been grooming.

Transparency helps put the lid on drug prices

This week, the United States Senate is looking into the complicated world of high drug prices on April 9th.

Scott man arrested in Mire killing

A 54-year-old Scott man has been arrested on charges of aggravated burglary and first-degree murder, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson in news release. Deputies responded to an address in the 200 block of Estella Lane north of Mire.

7 arrests in Acadiana for child exploitation

Attorney General Landry today announced the arrests of seven people, including a registered sex offender, for internet crimes against children.

Solid Waste director working on illegal tire disposal

Richard LeBouef, executive director of St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, estimated that in two weeks 1,200 illegally dumped tires were cleared from two sites in the parish. LeBouef, who spoke Wednesday at the St.

Hero firefighter to be honored at city meeting

A volunteer firefighter who helped a pregnant woman escape from a burning vehicle on Interstate 10 in Lafayette in March will be honored during Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. Connor Manuel, a volunteer firefighter with St.

School Board to end Social Security for new part-time workers

The St. Landry Parish School Board voted to end Social Security for new part-time employees and force them into a private plan. The action taken at a meeting on Thursday affects new substitute, temporary and part-time employees.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 4 Elizabeth L. Granger, 38, 3400 block of Vidrine Road, Ville Platte. Bench warrant, off bond. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Michael Dawain Thomas, 28, 4300 block of Highway 10, Washington.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 4 06:23 Power its out in the 200 block of Boudreaux. 09:08 Female in the 1400 block of Gum said someone is threatening her. Unable to contact subject. Told complainant to block phone number.