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Congressman vows to keep working on health care

Health care insurance reform was a top priority cited by U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson during a town hall meeting in Eunice. When Congress returns this month Johnson said health care remains on his list because premiums and deductibles are on the rise. In July, Sen.

7-parish drainage plan eyed

The importance of a seven-parish drainage coalition announced in August may have come to the forefront after the flooding rains in Texas. St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot said the plan goes back to the days when watersheds formed the basis for drainage plans.

Eunice man indicted in second killing

A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted Phillip Lafleur of second-degree murder in the death of his great uncle Dale Lafleur. The indictment was returned on Tuesday to 27th Judicial District Court Judge D. Jason Meche.

Fire station serves as collection point for Harvey relief supplies

As public servants, as Eunice Fire Capt. Jeremy Faulkner said Friday, “We, the Eunice firefighters, city marshals, Eunice Police, and all who serve want to help others.

Delta J. Guillory

MAMOU~ On Thursday, August 31, 2017, God called Delta home. Cherishing fond memories of him will be his loving wife: Loretta G. Guillory of Reddell; three sons, Jerome Xavior Guillory and wife, Sheila A.

State parks, welcome centers reopening

The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism announces the latest updates to TS Harvey-related closures. “We are continuing to monitor the weather, especially the potential activity in the Gulf,” said Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 1 Ronald Brown Jr., 35, 400 block of Auzenne Street, Arnaudville. DWI-1st offense; careless operation of a motor vehicle; expired license plate; no insurance. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 31 04:52 Neighbors arguing in the 200 block of Mill. 05:58 Man ion North East Street said his sister got beat. 07:41 East Elementary principal requests officer to help with school traffic.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 31 Shelly Smith, 30, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice. Drug paraphernalia and bench warrant. Joseph Poullard, 68, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Theft.

Former Church Point High ag teacher helps vaccinate animals

This is an update on the mission work done by former Church Point High School agriculture teacher Randy Miller. This article and the photos of Miller ran in the Mission Housing Ministries August 2017 newsletter. He can also be reached at ramillerag.wix.com/GoDonateMe.