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TOPS Second Chance Award bill advances

The House Education Committee pushed four bills last week to the House floor, two involving TOPS scholarships and two focused on student safety.

Regional view of drainage issues urged

Before flooding problems are alleviated in South Louisiana, there is a need to understand the watersheds said Monique Boulet, CEO of the Acadiana Planning Commission. “We need more information. We need more data and that’s where the gauge project comes in,” she said at Wednesday’s meeting of the St.

Eunice’s aged firefighting fleet gets a couple of shiny updates

Two brand new fire trucks were introduced to the city at the Sittig Fire Station on Thursday. The 2017 model trucks replace 1979 and 1984 models, which were parked not too far away from the shiny red new trucks.

Todd Curtis Fontenot

Todd Curtis Fontenot passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at the age of 39. No arrangements have been scheduled at this time.

Clara Miller Fruge

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Clara Fruge announces her passing on Thursday, May 03, 2018 at her home at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 06, 2018 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 3 06:15 Caller reported tires sliced but declined to file a report. 07:25 Reckless driver on South Bobcat. 07:45 Harassment in the 100 block of Mill. 08:00 Disabled 18-wheeler on U.S.190 in front of Popeye’s.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Harold Mahan, 60, 1000 block of Walton Street, New Iberia. Theft less than $1,000. Sami Jo Muria LeJeune, 34, 5300 block of Chataignier Road, Chataignier. Bench warrant. Candy Nicole Kratzer, 33, 1000 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Bench warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 Ziontre Khalil Charles, 18, 800 block of Adams Street, Opelousas. Speeding; no drivers license on person; reckless operation of vehicle. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Kenneth Raymond Arabie

Kenneth Raymond Arabie BORN: August 27, 1957 DIED: May 2, 2018 LOCATION: Scott, Louisiana Kenneth Raymond Arabie passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the age of 60. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, at 1:30 PM. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

News notes

Teacher Job Fair is Saturday St. Landry Parish Schools will hold its annual Teacher Job Fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Opelousas High School, 1014 Judson Walsh Drive, Opelousas. All St. Landry Parish schools will be on site with information and answering questions.