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Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 14 06:50 Son stole bike off property in the 700 block of South Aymond. 07:25 Hit and run at Popeye’s parking lot. Silver Toyota Camry hit black GMC Terrain and left. 07:43 Burglary at Rocky’s.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 12 - 14 Eugene Curette, 31, 200 block of Marcel Street, Opelousas. Illegal window tint, resisting an officer, disturbing the peace and public intimidation. Arrested by Leonville Police.

Redemptorist Catholic School announces plan to close

Redemptorist Catholic School will close its doors for the final time at the end of the current school year, according to an announcement from the Diocese of Lafayette.

Acadia Parish leaders present ‘State of the Parish

By all indications, things are looking up for Acadia Parish. That seemed to be the general consensus of three parish officials who addressed a capacity crowd for the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Parish meeting on Friday.

News analysis: Bad news, good news for offshore

What’s up with offshore? The oil and gas industry employs nearly 1,800 people directly in the St. Mary region, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And that doesn’t count the shipbuilders and other businesses whose well-being relies on work in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mayor thanks all for Mardi Gras success

On behalf of the members of the Eunice City Council and all of the citizens of Eunice who benefit directly and indirectly from the visitors to our City, I wish to thank everyone who helped make 2019 Eunice Mardi Gras a success.

Democrats fail to take stance against anti-Semitism

After the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh last year, it really shouldn’t be a struggle to condemn anti-Semitism. In fact, after the Holocaust, there shouldn’t be any heavy moral lifting at all.

The dawn of spring; a sense of renewal

The eternal promise of spring, the first daffodil, the tiny buds forming on the elm tree; a faint but distinct musical note from the mockingbird, serves to remind us of the cycle of life.

Speed monitoring trailer deployed

The St. Landry sheriff’s office has purchased a speed monitoring trailer that surveys and helps determine where, and what time to put “boots/radars on the ground” on those particular roads for speed enforcement, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

John Albert Guidry Sr.

John Albert Guidry Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Ashford Cemetery in Basile. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate.