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2 arrested for Lawtell theft after Crime Stopper

Two suspects who were featured on the Crime of the Week for the theft at Dave’s Monument in Lawtell have been arrested, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. St. Landry Crimes Stoppers host, Maj.

The Eunice News announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

State park cabins to reopen

Cabins at Lake Bistineau, Lake Fausse Pointe and Tickfaw State Parks are to be reopened. Reservations can be made, effective immediately, for stays beginning Monday, Oct. 22. Lt Gov.

Attakapas plan festival

The fifth annual (Three Moons) Attakapas Opelousas Prairie Tribe Festival is scheduled Saturday at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 828 E. Landry, Opelousas.

Randy Fontenot announces candidacy for police chief

Randy Fontenot is announcing his candidacy for re-election as chief of police for the City of Eunice in the Nov. 6 election. Fontenot’s announcement included the following. “I have been serving as your chief of police since 2015.

‘Donnie’ Fontenot announces candidacy for Ward 4 alderman

James “Donnie” Fontenot is announcing his candidacy for Ward 4 alderman of Eunice in the Nov. 6 election. His announcement includes the following. “I was born and raised in Eunice, and a graduate of Eunice High School in 1983. “I joined the U.S.

School preparation

Danielle Daigle, above, a third-grade science and social studies teacher at East Elementary, prepares her classroom for the first day of school. Daigle was organizing her classroom and preparing different bulletin boards. She is a third year teacher at East.

Capitol’s revolving door continues to swing

n what is snowballing into a legislative record of sorts, both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature have so far concluded 10 special elections, including a single-candidate House race from last week’s qualifying period.

Sattler elated; says he’s got big shoes to fill

Marion “Nootsie” Sattler is the lone city candidate in Eunice to end up unopposed after qualifying closed on Friday for the Nov. 6 election. “I’ve got big shoes to fill,” he commented about his unchallenged bid to succeed Jack Burson as alderman at-large.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 26 Jay Arthur Prejean, 40, 3500 block of Live Oak Drive, Brusly. Monetary instrument abuse; two bench warrants. Arrested by St. Landry Sheriff’s Office. Tyrese Hatfield, 18, 900 block of Park Circle, Opelousas.