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Why did you run that 4-way stop?

A flurry of tickets were written at the four-way stop at U.S. 190 and La. 13 on Monday. The intersection previous to an early Saturday morning wreck involving four vehicles had been governed by traffic lights. But it was back to drivers waiting on each other in rotation to make a move.

4-vehicle wreck slows traffic at key intersection

A four-vehicle wreck at U.S. 190 and La. 13 Saturday morning damaged the traffic light turning the intersection into a four-way stop. Investigating Eunice Police Officer Chase Godeaux said the initial call was about a vehicle crashing into a traffic pole and the pole was on the road.

News notes

Freddie Pate to perform at LSUE LSUE Performing Arts, along with Experience Louisiana and CLECO are presenting Freddie Pate in concert on at 6:45 p.m. Friday in the auditorium of the Health Tech building (nurses building). All proceeds go to the LSUE Foundation scholarship fund.

Lenest Morris

MAMOU- It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Lenest Morris 68, announces his passing on Wednesday, October 04, 2017 at his residence surrounded by those he loved. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St.

City, Main St. set times, rules for ‘Witchy Way’

The City of Crowley has formally announced the times and rules for those attending the city’s annual Witch Way celebration. Witchy Way is held in conjunction with Crowley Main St.

TCA hosting officials from Congrés Mondial

The monthly meeting of the La Table Française de Pont Breaux will be held on Monday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m.

Flood-damaged SM museum to open Saturday

More than a year after the August 2016 flood damaged both the Acadian Memorial and the Cultural Heritage Museum on South Market Street, restoration work is now complete. On Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m., the Cultural Heritage Museum will officially reopen.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 3 06:13 Stolen vehicle reported in the 200 block of Natalie. 07:11 Attempted break-in at residence. 07:15 Someone broke her front door and she needs an officer in the 100 block of South 2nd.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 3 Cody Woodruff, 21, 100 block of Allison Loop, Eunice. Probation violence. Roderick Aaron, 17, 1200 Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated battery and simple battery.

Elizabeth Ann Pitre

VILLE PLATTE-Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Pitre, 63, at Ardoin's Funeral Home on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Mrs. Pitre passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.