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Neglected horses found, Church Point man charged

While investigating loose horses on Charlie Arceneaux Road near Rayne, deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered horses being neglected.

River to stay over 7 feet into early April

High water is here to stay at least for a while. Forecasters anticipate the Atchafalaya River will stay above 7 feet through early April after reaching its projected 8-foot crest March 15 in Morgan City. The initial projected crest was March 20 at the same height.

Abbeville: Half-cent sales tax on May 4 ballot

Polls in Abbeville will be open on May 4. Voters within the City of Abbeville will have the opportunity to make one decision on that day, whether to pass a half-cent sales tax that would fund raises for all city employees.

7-year-old CAA deficit resurfaces

A $275,000 deficit believed to have been incurred about seven years ago at the St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency resurfaced at a Parish Council committee meeting.

3 ordinance amendments on city agenda

Three ordinance amendments are on the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s agenda for the meeting on Tuesday. The ordinances concern trash fires and bicycle licensing and registration. Public hearings are scheduled on the changes at 6;15 p.m. with the meeting to start at 6:30 p.m.

Police, fire department pay raises headed to voters

A proposal for a one-quarter cent sales tax to fund pay raises for Eunice police and fire department employees is headed to voters at a special election scheduled May 4. The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved a resolution calling for the election at special meeting on Wednesday.

Eunice Elementary roof work approved

Two change orders for roofing work at Eunice Elementary were approved by the St. Landry Parish School Board on Thursday. On Aug. 2, 2018, the Board approved $1,099,000 for roof replacement at the elementary school and Eunice Junior High School.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 8 Jazzi Anderson, 27, 500 block of McNeese Street, Opelousas Bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Jeddimyer Karvedze Vallare, 28, 100 block of Spatz Street, Eunice. Intimidation of a witness. Arrested by St.

Crowley bank robbed

Police here continue to investigate the Wednesday afternoon robbery of a local bank. According to Police Chief Jimmy Broussard, the robber entered the main branch of Bank of Commerce and Trust Co. at 326 N. Avenue G at around noon, walked up to the teller and demanded cash.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 7 06:40 Female in the 400 block of South 13th asked if she could get the clothes out the trash can. 07:27 Washroom at Westwood Apartment in the 2000 block of Betty broken into last night.