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Help sought finding crawfish thieves

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has been involved in numerous investigations involving the theft of crawfish, Sheriff KP Gibson said in a Crime Stoppers news release.

Acadia Sheriff’s ex-spokesperson pleads not guilty to theft charges

Maxine Trahan pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from her second arrest and charges of stealing money from an elderly Duson woman. Trahan is the former spokesperson for the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office. It is the second not guilty plea she has levied regarding taking money.

Eunice Rotary Club seeks nominees Administrative Professional of the Year.

The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2017 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year. The winner will receive a free trip to Branson, Missouri, courtesy of KEUN Radio, $500 spending money from the Rotary Club, a plaque and a flower arrangement.

Easter ham winners named

Easter ham vouchers can be picked up here at the Eunice News fro 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through. The deadline to redeem the hams from Champagnes is April 23.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center message is about language

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is in its 25th year and from its beginning it has been a place where Cajun-Creole French found a shelter. On Saturday evenings, the Liberty Theater showcased Cajun and Creole music. Its emcee for many of those 25 years, Dr.

Economic Development Committee ordinance in motion Eunice aldermen vote to amend noise ordinance

An ordinance to create an eight-member Eunice economic development committee was introduced at Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Aldermen. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said the ordinance replaces one that had been in place since 1961 that formed a 12-member industrial development board.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 13 Marcus A. Scott, 36, 500 block of Allen Street, Ville Platte. Elevn counts of monetary instrument abuse, four counts of theft, aggravated battery, aiding, entry/remaining-forbidden, cont.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs. April 12 08:17 Woman said someone kicked a door in int he 200 block of South Aymond. 09:01 Drug located at High Elementary. 09:57 Wreck at 12th and Wet Laurel.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 12 Scott Robert, 41, 100 block of Town Drive, Ville Platte. Warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Jacqueline Bergeron, 26, 1000 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Probation violation.

News notes

Nominees sought for Rotary award The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2017 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year. The winner will receive a free trip to Branson, Missouri, courtesy of KEUN Radio, $500 spending money from the Rotary Club, a plaque and a flower arrangement.