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LSU survey finds Louisianans don’t trust state government

A survey released Thursday by Louisiana State University’s Public Policy Research Lab reveals that many Louisianans are disillusioned with state government. Results of the 2018 Louisiana Survey show that overall, most citizens have little confidence in Gov.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 14 05:40 Loud music in the 100 block of Prairie. 08:33 Lobby complaint about harassing. 09:00 Wreck on the LSUE parking lot. 09:13 Loud music in the 200 block of Child.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 14 Dustin Johnson, 31, 100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 1 drug 28 grams or more, introduction to contraband in a penal facility and possession of marijuana 14 grams.

News notes

Baseball, softball registration continues The Eunice Rec Baseball & Softball Registration continues through March 20. Registration is onlineeunicerec.com, or in the office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 461 Sittig Road, Eunice. A coaches meeting will be held at 6 p.m.

Early voting in Eunice returns

Early voting for the March 24 election returns today through Saturday at the Eunice City Hall. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting also will be held at the St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters Office Monday through Saturday. As of Tuesday, 813 early votes had been cast in St. Landry Parish.

As political season nears, mayor outlines city’s sign law

Advertising, including political signs, are prohibited on public property, Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said at Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Aldermen. “I just want to remind everybody as elections are coming up,” he said.

CPA: Planning key for businesses to navigate new tax law

By Zachary Fitzgerald zfitzgerald@daily-review.com The recent federal tax code overhaul affects many taxpayers, but changes for businesses are particularly complex and will take planning to minimize tax payments under the new law, according to an area accountant.

Why is Louisiana always last?

Coach Dale Brown’s recent article about Louisiana’s disgraceful ratings as the “worst state in the country” and his call for “immediate and massive action” before we implode from within was right on target. So this begs the question — what does “massive action” look like?

Time to nurture America’s Irish-inspired humor

It’s always grand in March of every year to pour myself a pint of Guinness and enjoy the glorious Irish wit. It’s my good fortune to be a fellow of Irish descent.

Crime Stoppers seeks info sought about hit and run in Iota

The Iota Police Department is investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred in the 800 block of Simar Street at about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 2018. The suspect vehicle was described as a silver, mid-size 4-door car with possible damage to the passenger side windshield from the impact.