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Pine Prairie council addresses vicious dog concerns at meeting

By: TONY MARKS Associate Editor A concerned resident addressed the Pine Prairie Village Council during its monthly meeting last week about vicious dogs within the village. Gretchen Lamke’s remarks to the council came after recent pit bull and rottweiler attacks in her neighborhood.

Toxic masculinity is a myth

Last week, shaving-supply company Gillette released a controversial ad reminding guys of their “toxic masculinity,” a phrase that has popped up to describe the supposed hazards of typically male behavior.

Relax, people! They’re just cookies

Just as my annual diet has begun showing promise, my greatest obstacle to success is upon me: Girl Scout Cookie season has begun. My problem with Girl Scout Cookies is personal. But, like everything else in our culture, some people have moral or political problems with them.

Wreck at La. 13 and Sittig Road

Eunice first-responders reported to a wreck on La. 13 at Sittig Road at about 4 p.m. Tuesday. One person was apparently injured. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sheriff offers $500 scholarship

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz will award one $500 scholarship providing assistance to one outstanding St. Landry Parish high school graduating senior.

Church Point Police seek information to find suspect

Church Point Police are seeking the public’s assistance regarding a Dec. 21, 2018, shooting which occurred at the Martin Luther King Park at 5:25 p.m.  Officers discovered that two people were shot during a robbery. Both victims received non-life threatening injuries.

Diocese demands apology at St. Edmund over MLK social media posting

A student at St. Edmund High School is to publicly apologize to the student body for a racially insensitive posting on social media on Monday.

Fleming considering run for governor

Former Congressman John Fleming of Minden, who’s currently serving as the federal deputy assistant secretary of health information technology reform, is seriously considering jumping into the developing race for governor, according to several sources.

Neighborhood watch meeting planned today

A meeting to establish a neighborhood watch in Eunice is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. today at the Liberty Theater. The meeting is called by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, Eunice Marshals Office, Eunice Police Department, and St.

Police make arrest in Monday shooting

Eunice Police said 19-year-old Daricko Stevens walked into the police department shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday to inquire if there were any warrants against him. Police then arrested Stevens in the shooting death of Oshae Doffney, 23, of Elton, that occurred about 1:30 a.m.