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Eunice Board heads for another Maple Avenue resolution

The Eunice Board of Aldermen will once again try to steer the state Department of Transportation and Development to overlay La. 91 — West Maple Avenue — from La. 13 to the west city limits. Jack Burson, alderman at-large, said, “This will be about the fifth time I offer a resolution on this.

One Acadiana tour aims to build regional understanding

One Acadiana began a 12-hour journey through St. Landry and Evangeline parishes Thursday beginning at LSUE for a breakfast meeting. About 40 people were on the tour intended to introduce members of the nine-parish One Acadiana to the realities of each parish.

Election turnout still looks bleak

First the bad news. Secretary of State Tom Schedler said in an interview that he fears turnout could be as low as 10 percent for this month’s runoff elections on Nov. 18. Now for something with more of a positive spin.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 9 06:31 Male passed out in gray Lincoln truck at Shell station at pump 5. 09:19 Wreck at 12th and U.S. 190. 09:43 House broken into in the 700 block of South 5th.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 9 Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Dawn Scott, 44, 1800 block of Gum Street, Basile. Theft warrant.

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.