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Source: Capital Management settles with Tucker estate

Capital Management Consultants has reached a settlement with the estate of former company accountant James Scott Tucker, who was allegedly the mastermind behind a scheme to steal millions of dollars from the company, according to a company official.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 16 04:16 Break-in in the 500 block of East Ash. 04:29 Male in the 500 block of East Ash was yelling at officers and is intoxicated. He was advised that when he sobers up he can call and a report will be made.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Oct. 16 Steven Breaux, 38, 200 block of Anna Street, Jennings. Resisting an officer and illegal possession of stolen things.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 16 Lainnie Benoit, 33, 2600 block of Little Teche Road, Port Barre. Two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a Juvenile. Jeremy Andre Lansiquot, 35, 2900 block of Linwood Loop, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 14 Nicholas Paul Cloud, 24, 1700 block of Eunice Iota Hwy., Iota. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated and lights when required. Oct. 15 Barbara Smith, 48, 1400 block of W. Dudley, Eunice. Aggravated 2nd degree battery, simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 13 01:07 Neighbor said it sounds like someone was breaking into a residence in the 500 block of Fuselier. 01:43 Open door at Eunice Elementary building. 01:56 Suspicious person at U.S. 190 and 2nd Street.

News notes

LSUE French Table meet Fridays The LSUE French Table will be from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Fridays at LSUE Continuing Ed Building, Room 117, next to baseball field. On Friday, a topic of discussion will be superstitions from long ago. On Nov.

Collene H. Stockwell

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Collene H. Stockwell announces her passing on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Mercy Regional Hospital in Ville Platte with her loving family by her side. She was 78.

Joseph Elton Thibodeaux

Joseph Elton Thibodeaux passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017, at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 1:30 PM. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church A burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Fr. Mathew Hebert will officiate.

Survey finds small business optimism fell in September

The National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism tumbled in September from 105.3 to 103 led by a steep drop in sales expectations, not just in hurricane-affected states, but across the country.