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Edwards' priorities for session include raising minimum wage, equal pay, combatting sexual harassment

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday listed raising the minimum wage, enforcing equal pay for women and combating sexual harassment as some of his top priorities for the regular legislative session.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 12 07:53 Woman begging for money at Tigerland. 07:56 Lobby complaint about hit and run on March 8. 09:02 Back door open at Dee’s Tavern. 10:54 Child throwing rocks at residence in the 200 block of Fuselier.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 12 Tyler Hoyt, 31, 2100 block of Dudley Street, Eunice. Simple battery. Jerry Ross Vidrine, 30, 700 block of Tate Street, Eunice. Simple burglary.

Ernst Toepfer

Ernst Toepfer Jr., age 84, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 5:00 PM. at First Baptist Church in Eunice. At the request of the family visitation will begin on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM until time of services.

Lois Aguillard Tyson

EUNICE~It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Lois Aguillard Tyson announces her passing on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the comfort of her home at the age of 89.

PAR releases Sunshine Week episodes (pdf)

When people in government or public policy talk about sunshine, they're usually not referring to the weather, but the idea of government transparency and accountability.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 9 06:57 Speeding vehicles in the area of Dean and Prairie. 07:00 Fire at electrical line at 9th and West Vine. Fire department and Cleco notified. 07:10 Sounds of shots fired in the 400 block of Eula.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 8 Juvenile, 10, Eunice. Simple assault. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Possession of marijuana. March 9 Joseph Fontenot, 37, 1000 blockof Hwy. 758, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 12 Michael R. Williams, 53, 1400 block of Hwy. 104, Opelousas. Distribution of schedule II drugs. Nathaniel Lazard Gallow, 49, 700 block of Calcasieu, Ville Platte.

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.