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Groundbreaking held for Hanks Road in Duson

Duson – Mayor Johnny Thibodeaux, along with Duson Town Council members, welcomed a large crowd on Friday, Sept. 28, to the site of yet another community improvement project. Hosting the 10 a.m.

Village of Chataignier applies for grant to replace sewer lift station

CHATAIGNIER- During a special meeting last Thursday, the Chataignier Village Council responded to a pump that had gone out at the sewer lift station by adopting a resolution to apply for an emergency grant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 10 Lashonda M. Matthews, 31, 400 block of East Cotton Street, Ville Platte. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 10 05:41 Vehicle in ditch in front of Auto Zone. 07:56 Attempted break-in through window unit last night in the 700 block of South 4th. 10:58 Wreck on Bollich Road.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 10 Travis Oneail Soileau, 25, 400 block of Rodney, Eunice. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, failure to report accident and domestic abuse battery. Christopher James Citizen, 32, 500 block of South Mallet Street, Eunice. Bench warrant.

News notes

DSAA Buddy Walk set for Oct. 27 The Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana will have its 14th annual Buddy Walk on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Parc International, 200 Garfield Street, downtown Lafayette. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 per person.

Will 2019’s insurance race be competitive?

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has held his elected, although initially appointed, position for a dozen years. He has been elected to three full terms, and he’s aiming at another one. Donelon has also faced opponents in the past, and next cycle may host another.

Homeless problem growing

Vacant structures in Eunice were linked to drug addiction at the Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday. Ten properties were listed on the meeting’s agenda by Bill Thompson, code enforcement officer.

Tax revenue on the rise in parish

Sales tax revenue in St. Landry Parish is on the rise compared to a year ago, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. Total parish year-to-date sales tax revenue rose to $50.5 million in September, up 3.

Man dies after found hanged in Eunice jail

A 38-year-old man who was found hanged in the Eunice City Jail on Sept. 20 died Tuesday, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. John Paul Davis was booked into the jail for remaining after being forbidden at 12:53 p.m. Davis was found at 3:29 p.m. hanged by prison clothing, Fontenot said.