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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 18 Cynthia Ann Stelly, 54, 100 block of Allemond Street, Arnaudville. Home invasion; simple battery; public intimidation and retaliation; disturbing the peace. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 15 05:18 Motorcycle on MLK and Magnolia with subject slumped over the handlebars. 06:19 Someone tapping on window in the 700 block of Richard. 06:35 Theft from vehicle at Eunice Inn. 07:33 Wreck at Maple and La.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 15 O’terraius Mason, 22, 700 block of Richard Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and probation warrant for Eunice City Court. Ian Langley, 26, 100 block of Acadia, Eunice. Arrest warrant for Carencro Police.

From The Eunice News files

The following are from December 2008 files of The Eunice News. Steve Dischler, representing Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, reported on the city audit. The city started its fiscal year on July 1 with $4.7 million in cash and another $300,000 due to is. The city managed to save about $1.

Trickery and deceit for a good cause

Some time ago I wrote about Dr. Murphy Martin, who was for many years an extraordinary public health physician for a big part of south Louisiana.

St. Landry Parish School Board mulls building plan

In a rare meeting in Eunice, The St. Landry Parish School Board mulled the future of the school system, particularly its buildings and finances during a session at LSUE. The School Board has called an election on March 24 on two tax proposals. One proposal is a 11.

St. Landry-Evangeline United Way moving its office in January

The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will be moving its operation from its West Vine Street location to the St. Landry Economic Development facility on I-49 in January. Ginger LeCompte, executive director of St.

Did you know? The risk of suicide rises during holidays

Part 1 of 3 Suicide affects everyone, teens, adults, elderly, and our veterans. There is no single cause for suicide but the risk of suicide often rises during holidays. You could simply help a person by recognizing the warning signs and talking to the person or family member.

Former Ville Platte deputy marshal’s trial date set

VILLE PLATTE — In September, a Jefferson Davis Parish grand jury returned a bill of indictment on former Ville Platte Deputy Marshal Arthur Phillips for promoting prostitution.

LSUE awards 108 degrees during Fall commencement

LSU Eunice awarded 108 degrees during commencement ceremonies in the LSU Eunice Health and Physical Education Building on Friday. Fall commencement includes graduates from the summer and fall semesters. Summa Cum Laude graduates, students who earn a grade-point average of 3.8 to 4.