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Early voting draws 941 votes for Saturday’s election

Saturday’s election, which is topped by a race for state treasurer, drew 941 early votes in St. Landry Parish, according to the state secretary of state website. There were 108 early votes cast in Eunice for this Saturday’s general election, Cheryl Milburn, parish registrar of voters, said.

Scores of people observe Veterans Day in Eunice

They did not go to the LSU game on Saturday. They did not go hunting or fishing. Instead scores of people headed to VFW Post 8971 to observe Veterans Day. Speakers reminded the faithful about the legacy of freedom handed down by veterans. St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 15 Jose Ezequiel Rodriguez, 23, 400 block of Collins Road, Opelousas. Aggravated battery; simple criminal damage. Jerome Joseph Savoy, 43, 600 block of MLK Drive, Grand Coteau.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 14 07:04 Bicycle tries in yard in the 400 block of Pearl. 08:14 Subject pulled knife on husband and wife. He is walking down La. 13 near Corn Street headed south. 09:08 Lobby complaint about stolen paper bonds.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 14 Nikita Hebert, 24, 200 block of Kyries Hebert, Eunice. Pornography involving juveniles. Heather Fontenot, 41, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Warrant for theft valued less than $1,000 and warrant for monetary instrument abuse.

La. 13 lane to be closed north of Crowley

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the northbound outside lane of La. 13 (Crowley Eunice Highway), 0.10 miles north of I-10, in Acadia Parish, will be closed at 7 a.m. on Wednesday until 6 a.m. Saturday, to allow for construction of a new driveway.

Lynn Landreneau

Lynn Landreneau, 44, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM by Deacon Gary Gaudin.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 13 08:45 Fight at South Beulah Apartments. 09:34 Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah. 09:39 Woman said she was run off the road between Taco Bell and Valero.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 13 Heather Fontenot, 41, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Theft value less than $1,00 and monetary instrument abuse. Travis Smith, 23, 3300 block of Stagg Avenue, Basile.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 14 Cody J. Arnaud, 23, 500 block of Fort Hamilton Drive, Opelousas. DWI 3rd offense; operating vehicle while under suspension; driving left of center; head lamp violation. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.