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Acadia Jury panel rejects lawyer change

Ever since he took office, District Attorney Keith Stutes has maintained that among the duties of his office is to provide free legal counsel for government entities within the parish, including the police jury.

Eunice council starting with light agenda

The agenda items ran on the light side as the agenda was set for Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman at-large Jack Burson and Alderman Dale Soileau were the elected officials attending the meeitng Thursday at City Hall.

Police: Eunice man literally runs from wreck scene

A Eunice man was arrested after striking a vehicle and then literally running from the scene, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish seeks fugitive

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help to locate a wanted fugitive. Crowley Police detectives need help in locating Quenterius V. Arceneaux, black male, 20 years of age. He is described as being 5’8” in height, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair. His last known address is 521 N. Western Ave.

Acadiana fund to benefit New Orleans tornado victims

Community Foundation of Acadiana has created the Greater New Orleans Tornado Relief Fund in response to the devastating tornados that struck several parishes in the Greater New Orleans area on Feb. 7.

Flood-damaged cemetery remains unrepaired

Sarah Anna Doucet Thomas just wants her late husband’s body to be at rest. “I will be relieved of a lot of stress when he is laid to rest,” Thomas said. “This is a heavy burden right here to see a loved one when you put him to rest and he ain’t resting right.

Feb. 22 is final day to register for March 25 election

The final day to register in the March 25 Municipal Primary Election is 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 for in person and by mail registrations. The deadline for Geaux Vote Online registration is March 4. Registrar offices include: In Acadia Parish, 568 NW Court Circle, Crowley.

Deep-water oil prospects promising

Billions of barrels of oil sitting deep in the Gulf of Mexico paint a bright picture for the future of gulf oil production, a Chevron executive said. Stephen Thurston, vice president for Chevron North America Exploration and Production Co.

Cafe Mosaic owner talks coffee

Ten years ago Nathaneal Johnson opened Cafe Mosaic on 2nd Street in Eunice. The cafe began when he had his first cup of coffee with his father, Joey, who operates Christian Woodworks in Eunice, he said.

Help needed with flood relief group

Volunteers are needed to assist a group of about 100 people who are to arrive Saturday to do repairs to flood-damaged residences in St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes. Susan Fisher, of the St.