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Treasurer adjusting to new job

Treasurer John Schroder hasn’t yet been on the job for a full month, but he’s keeping tabs on the ongoing budget chatter and the political mood at the State Capitol heading into next year’s legislative sessions.

Louisiana farmers see good yields despite tough conditions in 2017

An early spring got many row crops in Louisiana off to a fast start. Unfortunately, a wet summer kept many crops from reaching their potential and caused quality issues once farmers began to harvest.

Michael James Olivier

Michael James Olivier passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at the age of 51. Funeral Services pending. Burial will be held at St.

Eunice man arrested on burglary charges

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, working with St. Landry Sheriff’s Office and Eunice Police have arrested a Eunice man on burglary charges, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Brandon Charpentier was arrested by Eunice Police on warrants issued by all three of the agencies.

Shooting victim identified

A 23-year-old male was shot dead in an early Saturday morning shooting during a Christmas party at the Southeast Community Center, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The victim has been identified as Tyree Fredrick, 23, of the 200 block of Manuel Street in Eunice.

Fire destroys rural Acadia Parish house

It was not a very merry Christmas for Allen and Laura Gonsuron as their family home was destroyed by a fire. The fire destroyed the home in Acadia Parish at about 3:30 a.m., Saturday.

Enola Reviere

Enola Reviere passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017, at 2:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 26 04:55 Prowler complaint in the 600 block of North 8th. 08:45 Wreck on Moosa Boulevard. No injuries or road blockage. 09:58 Father throwing things in residence in the 400 block of South 9th.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 26 Jonas Vigers, 31, 200 block of College Street, Eunice. Hit and run driving, careless operation, driver’s license suspended, resisting an officer and open container alcoholic beverage. Tristan Romero, 17, 200 block of North 8th Street, Eunice.

Eunice man arrested for burglaries

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, working with St. Landry Sheriff’s Office and Eunice Police have arrested an individual on burglary charges, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson.