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Couple arrested in abuse case

A Rayne couple, John and Chasitty Mullins, were arrested by Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies after an investigation into a report of elderly abuse, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Health Insurance Exchange’s enrollment period ends on Dec. 15

The end of the HealthCare.gov open enrollment period is just around the corner. Whether you are new to the HealthCare.gov exchange or returning, we want to make sure that Louisiana residents who want coverage through the exchange are aware of the Dec.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections show increase

Total St. Landry Parish sales tax revenue rose 3 percent from November 2017 to November 2018, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. Through November, sales tax revenue totaled $63.5 million.

Christmas trees need proper care

When it comes to Christmas trees, you have two basic choices: living or artificial. Although artificial trees have their place, and manufacturers are producing some startlingly realistic versions, I’m going to focus on the living types, as you would expect in a gardening column.

Betty Johnson Lee

Betty Johnson Lee, age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice with burial to follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Warren Frey

Warren Frey passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the age of 81 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. He was born on July 15, 1937. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata. Burial will follow at St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 6 08:54 Wreck at True Value. 10:59 Lobby complaint about stolen bike. 11:06 Counterfeit money at Shell on Laurel. 11:15 Officer requested at Popeye’s regarding theft. 11:30 Lobby complaint about bad checks.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 6 Jawainez Sandez Freeman, 24, 100 block of Crestview, Eunice. Warrant. Willie Rashaud Williams, 25, 700 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Johnson captures top GOP leader role

Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport might not be a name that’s in heavy circulation in local coffee houses and barrooms. But the Republican is certainly a topic of conversation in Washington, D.C.

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive collects 6 tons of food

The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive was held Tuesday. Many families, clubs and organizations, churches, schools, businesses, were generous during this year’s drive.