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Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 8 Thomas Jarona, 39, 1700 block of W. Magnolia, Eunice. Unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property, above charges from felony warrants. Jamacia Allison, 23, 700 block of Court Street, Ville Platte.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 8 07:39 Bike that was reported stolen by subject has been located in the back of a truck in a alley behind Apple Tree Daycare. 08:23 Traffic crash reported at St. Mary and Maple.

News notes

Kiwanis Christmas parade set Thursday The annual Kiwanis Christmas parade will be at 5 p.m. Thursday. An award will be given for best float. At the conclusion of the parade, there will be cookies and punch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the city hall’s lobby area. Line up is set for 4 p.m.

Christine Campbell Edwards

A funeral service will be held for Christine Campbell Edwards, 86, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Richard with burial to follow at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Rev. Orville Rogers will officiate. Christine passed away on Saturday, December 9,2017.

UL Lafayette fall commencement is Dec. 15

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees will be conferred during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2017 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15 at the Cajundome and Convention Center. The General Assembly will be held at 11 a.m. at the Cajundome.

No, Trump doesn’t stand above the law

Hey, did you know that President Donald Trump can’t be found guilty of obstruction of justice? Yeah, me neither.

Child safety seats help save lives

Recently, Patricia Manchester of Baton Rouge was involved in a serious crash on Interstate 10 in New Orleans, where her car was totaled. Thankfully, Patricia’s 13-month-old daughter wasn’t even hurt in the crash because she was properly restrained in a child safety seat.

Keep Eunice Beautiful had a wonderful year

During this busy time of year I want to take a moment to wish you all a blessed and healthy Christmas season. In the midst of this hectic season, please remember to take some time to enjoy family and friends. Keep Eunice Beautiful has had a wonderful year, with your help and encouragement.

Saloom an icon, and much more

Judge Kaliste Saloom Jr., who died Dec. 2 after a long and fruitful life, was elected and re-elected to the Lafayette city court for 40 years, even though friends said his first election would be his last because he refused to “fix” traffic tickets.

Advertising for hospital district appointments delayed

Appointments to the various boards in St. Landry Parish are usually routine matters, but Eunice’s Hospital Service District 1 came under scrutiny at a meeting of the St. Landry Parish Council’s Administrative-Finance Committee.