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From showman to driller

Most people in south Louisiana know of Alba Heywood because he became president of the pioneering oil company that drilled Louisiana’s first commercially successful well. But before he was a big success in the oil business he was a big success as a comedian and impersonator.

Did You Know? Fallen officers recognized

Last week was National Peace Officers Week. It is a time that the nation honors our fallen officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962.

Former St. Landry Parish educator selected as Acadia superintendent

The Acadia Parish School Board elected a new superintendent, Scott Richard, during a special session Monday. Richard was one of three finalists to replace long-time Superintendent John Bourque, who announced earlier this year his plan to retire at the end of the school year.

Budget to slash spending, TOPS heads to special session

The House on Thursday voted 61-37 to pass the major changes that the Senate made to the state budget to fund health care services while slashing spending on state agencies and TOPS scholarships. The budget bill now goes to Gov.

No plan to close Eunice City Jail

There is a decided lack of enthusiasm from the Eunice police chief and mayor about the city’s jail, but they aren’t ready to close it.

Parish Council approves $1.5M credit line

For a second year the St. Landry Parish Council approved an ordinance allowing the government to borrow up to $1.5 million. Parish President Bill Fontenot said he has learned much since taking the job six years ago.

Eunice couple face drug, other charges after fire

A 43-year-old Eunice woman and her 27-year-old boyfriend face numerous charges after a fire heavily damaged the house they were in at 230 Rodney St., Eunice, on Thursday, according to a news release from the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 17 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Theft. Derrick McCartney, 21, 500 block of College, Eunice. Second-degree battery. Lucas Cormier, 23, 100 block of Corinne Street, Eunice. Second-degree battery. Lindsey Standford, 33, 2100 block of West Magnolia, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 17 04:55 Man at trailer park off South Aymond said someone is beating him. 06:53 Roommate won’t let her go to the bathroom in the 1000 block of West Oak. 09:00 Wreck at Laurel and 2nd.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 18 Michelle Prudhomme, 43, 200 block of Rodney Street, Eunice. Theft; drug paraphernalia; simple criminal damage. Arrested by Department of State Fire Marshal. Walter Bertrand Savoie Jr.