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Church Point woman pleads guilty to drug, firearm charges

Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Church Point woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to methamphetamine and cocaine distribution in Acadia and Lafayette parishes and firearm possession. Courtney Lynn Daigle, 41, of Church Point, pleaded guilty before U.S.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 9 Jessica Barriga, 33, 300 block of Ross Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Rininski V. Edwards, 26, 200 block of High School Drive, Ville Platte. Two bench warrants; manufacture and sale of Schedule II drugs.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 8 01:20 Stolen vehicle. Keys left in greenish gray Chevrolet Equinox in the 600 block of Bernice. 01:40 Basile Police notified about stolen vehicle. 06:37 Subject walking near Pearl St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 8 Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Cyberbullying. Kimberly Normand, 31, 1100 block of Brannon Rd., Pineville. Theft. Javonte’ Lejeune, 18, 200 block of Julia, Eunice. Theft.

News notes

EHS senior project Food Drive set There will be a non-perishable food drive now through Nov. 21 at Twisted Wings. A Eunice High School senior project, students are asking the public to donate three items to be entered into a drawing for a free meal or a $10 gift certificate.

Veterans Day observance is Saturday

By Myra Miller Lifestyle Editor Among the veterans planning to attend Veterans Day ceremonies Saturday at VFW Post 8971 is retired Staff Sgt. Micah Crader of Eunice. Crader medically retired in 2015 from active army duty due to injuries sustained in Iraq.

Ceremony set Saturday at VFW Post

The annual Veteran’s Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the VFW Post 8971 on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. The Post members and officers invite all veterans, families and children to attend. “This year our program is scheduled on Saturday, and children are out of school.

Veterans Day observance is Saturday

An article with a photo of Robert “Bobby” Latiolais of Eunice printed in The Eunice News in 1967, read, “Robert Latiolais back stateside. USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42, March 1 - Robert L. Latiolais, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Latiolais of 800 N. Fourth St., Eunice, La.

Governor, AG spar over opioid lawsuits

Louisiana’s attorney general says he hopes to use a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers as a way to help combat the opioid epidemic along with the state’s violent crime problem. Attorney General Jeff Landry was guest speaker during the St.

November is Adoption Awareness Month

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and community partners will host events throughout the state during November to raise awareness about adoption and celebrate another record-setting year for the number of foster children who found permanent homes. Gov.