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School building planned outlined

A building plan for St. Landry Parish public schools began to take shape at a meeting Monday of the School Board’s Buildings, Lands and Sites Committee meeting. But there was no vote so the plan that will be presented to voters on March 24 remains uncertain.

Woman dies in Eunice apartment fire

A 67-year-old woman, Patsy Garcia, was killed in a fire atathe Sweetridge Apartments in Eunice at about 9 a.m. Sunday. First responders were at the scene in the 1500 block of West Maple Avenue, Apt. 32.

Eunice native to speak Sunday

The city of Eunice invites the public to a festival parade, program and an exhibit, “Black Women Against the Odds,” on Sunday. The keynote speaker and parade marshal will be a Eunice native Col. Gwendolyn Hebert Thompson. There will be a parade beginning at the Southeast Center at 2 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 24 Brianna Raquel Sam, 24, 400 block of MacArthur Street, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse. Jan. 25 Janet De’Nay Jackson, 26, 400 block of MacArthur Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 24 04:46 Someone trying to break into residence in the 300 block of North East. 06:45 Son in the 300 block of Ulysse will not go to school. 12:11 Threat at Brownie’s. 13:44 Stolen meds in the 100 block of Childs.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Jan. 24 Dustin McGee, 34, 100 block of Prairie Avenue, Eunice. Simple battery.

News notes

Winter Musical at St. Luke Saturday The St. Luke Inspirational Chorus of Vidrine will present a Winter Musical at 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be male chorus, groups, choir, soloist, and praise team as part of the program.

Hank Williams Sr. Tribute at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a special show Hank Williams Sr. Tribute. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Reserve seating $15. Call for tickets at 337-457-7389. Starting at 10 a.m.

Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry

Elton ~ Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry, 80, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Elton. Mrs. Des was a member of St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 23 04:42 Traffic stop at 8th and U.S.190. 04:42 Request another unit. Strong odor of drugs from vehicle. 04:52 Consent to search given and nothing located.