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Crowley Police seek tips to dealership theft

Crowley Police Department detectives are investigating a felony theft from Shetler Corley Ford, located in the 1600 block of North Parkerson Avenue. Four tires and rims were stolen from a vehicle between 3 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 14.

Sign for downtown mural

Danny Soileau, welding instructor at the Eunice Career and Technical Center, attached a metal sign to the downtown mural on Tuesday.

Mardi Gras poised to roll in Eunice

The Mardi Gras is “looking good” said Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. “We are just praying for some good weather, but rain or shine it is going to go on,” he said. The mayor said he isn’t worried about the crowds showing up.

USAF Special Tactics airmen honor fallen in 830-mile ruck march

Air Force Special Tactics airmen passed through Eunice about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday on a journey from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The 830-mile ruck march, which started on Feb.

Governor’s race coffers near $17M

The various candidates and political action committees involved in this fall’s election for governor are collectively sitting on nearly $17 million that will more than likely eventually be spent in the coming months on advertising, voter outreach and other campaign operations.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police radio dispatch logs. Feb 26 04:30 Disturbance in the 300 block of Corn. 05:20 Male with a flashlight in the yard in the 1300 block of West Peach. 09:42 Squatter in the 300 block of North CC Duson. 12:12 Door kicked in at Jake and Betty.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests reported by Eunice Police. Feb. 24 Carlonda V. Galllow, 28, 200 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Resisting an officer and simple battery. Feb. 26 Barbara Mack Lavergne, 43, 500 block of Harold Street, Eunice Bench warrant. Feb. 27 Andrew M.

Evelyn Guillory

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Evelyn Guillory on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Eunice Manor at the age of 74.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 23 - 26 Martin John Robertson, 56, 400 block of East Madison Street, Opelousas. Improper lane usage, DWI first offense. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Ernest Colomb, 50, 100 block of JB Robert Road, Opelousas.

2 arrested in West Vine burglary, attack

Two men were arrested Monday for the Feb. 5 burglary and a attack in the 1400 block of West Vine, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. During the incident a 78 -year-old man encountered two men in his residence after midnight.