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Malcolm Lee Doucet

IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Malcolm Lee Doucet, I announces his passing on Friday, April 07, 2017 in the comfort of his home at the age of 62. A Private Memorial service to honor the life and memory of Malcolm will be announce at a later date.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 11 07:03 Wreck at Tobacco Plus. No injuries. 07:-08 Loud music in the area of June, Dulles and Dudley. 07:10 Vehicle damage at North 8th, John Deere.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 11 Marcus Scott, 35, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Eight counts of money instrument abuse and four counts of theft. Jody Tovaarras Thomas, 38, 100 block of DeVillier Road, Eunice. Disturbing the peace by intoxication. Ricky L.

Frequency of local tax votes questioned

Some lawmakers are concerned that local governments and political subdivisions are abusing the “in cases of emergency” exception in the Louisiana Constitution for submitting tax propositions more than once within a six-month period.

Nungesser argues against tourism budget cuts

Despite record-breaking year for tourism, the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism warned will not be able to sustain that volume with any more cuts in funding. The Office of Lieutenant Governor told House Appropriations subcommittee it, too, is a hardship case. Lt. Gov.

Senators debate bills for cheaper medicine, lowering obesity, tighten opioid regulations

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee reported to the full chamber for debate Tuesday bills to create cheaper medicine, to lower obesity rates and to provide more stringent opioid regulations. Senate Bill 14 by Sen.

Eunice man accused of threatening kids with AR-15

A 32-year-old Eunice man is accused of threatening children with an AR-15 rifle, beating an 18-year-old woman and threatening a 15-year-old girl. Fredrick Demall Stevens, 32, of the 1400 block of Jacob Road, was arrested Monday by St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 11 Marquise Antwone Jackson, 34, 100 block of Lee Richard LP, Morrow. Aggravated 2nd degree battery, aggravated criminal damage. Fredrick Demall Stevens, 32, 1400 block of Jacob Road, Eunice.

Highway construction priority list question

The joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works set the tone for what is expected to be a raucous debate in the 2017 Legislative session that opened Monday over the proposal to raise the gas tax.

Legislature marked by sharp political divide

When state lawmakers ended their work last year, having passed a host of temporary tax increases to help fill a looming budget hole, many shrugged off the fact they did not make significant long-term changes to a tax code widely considered broken.