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Hebert named a National Merit Scholarship winner

Samual Hebert, of Eunice, has been named one of 3,200 National Merit Scholarship winners by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, of Evanston, Illinois. The announcement stated Hebert, a graduate of Episcopal School of Acadiana, has a scholarship to the University of Chicago.

DeVillier bills pass

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier saw six bills pass the Legislature and become law in the recently completed regular session. Most of DeVillier’s work was on legislation requested by local government.

$29 billion state budget OK’d

The Louisiana Legislature sent six bills, including the state operating budget, to Gov. John Bel Edwards Friday, and then promptly folded its tent, ending the special session with three days to spare.

Tips sought about stolen ATV

St. Landry Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in solving a theft of an ATV in the Eunice area. The lead investigator is Detective Marcus Bergeron of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office According to a news release from Maj.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excepts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 15 07:28 Loud music around Armide Street. 08:18 Possible break-in in the 700 block of South 5th. 09:25 Man in the 500 block of Sharon said his ex-wife is harassing him and his girlfriend.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 15 Lynn Landreneau, 44, 1300 block of Faris Avenue, Eunice. Bench warrant for running a stop sign and speeding 25 mph zone over 20 mph. Mark Anthony Johnson, 37, 100 block of North 8th Street, Eunice. Theft of a barbecue pit.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 16 Jarrod D. Beard, 30, 1000 block of Hwy. 360, Palmetto. Two bench warrants; theft of goods.

August Sheldon Dietz

IOTA~It is with great sadness that the family of August Sheldon Dietz announces his passing on June 14, 2017 at the Heart Hospital of Lafayette at the age of 68. A memorial service to honor the life and memory of August Dietz will be announced at a later date.

Gavin Dupre fundraiser

Gabe Dupre lands a cream pie in the face of Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot during Sunday’s Gavin Dupre Memorial Benefit at the Northwest Community Center Pavillion.

Police changing patrols in response to shootings

Eunice Police are changing their patrol organization from four 12-hour shifts to six shifts with the additional shifts focused on high-crime times, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.