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Judge debate turns into one-woman event in Lafayette

Originally scheduled to be a debate turned into a interview forum for one of the three candidates for the open seat on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. Susan Theall used her spotlight Tuesday afternoon, stating several times that she has the experience needed to serve on the court of appeals.

LSUE has $13M-plus in deferred maintenance

A list of deferred maintenance at LSUE totaled $13.2 million in a list presented by Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne along with a proposed budget. The list was reported in a USA today Network of Louisiana story on March 6 in The Daily Advertiser.

Arson, burglary discovered

A house fire at 141 South Aymond is being investigated as a burglary turned into an arson, according to Brandt Thompson, state Fire Marshal deputy chief. The fire was reported at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday and by 3:59 Fire Chief Mike Arnold was contacted that it was possible arson and burglary.

Survey finds Eunice a tad more littered

An annual survey of litter in Eunice found the city a bit worse off this year than in previous years, according to Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director. Baltakis delivered the report at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting at the Eunice Municipal Complex.

Sunshine Week

When people in government or public policy talk about sunshine, they're usually not referring to the weather, but the idea of government transparency.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 15 07:56 Car speeding on U.S. 190. 13:08 Woman at Acadian Medical Center said man went to her father’s residence and took her 1 1/2 year-old daughter without her permission.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 15 Seamona Y. Thomas, 35, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Improper supervisor of a minor. Released on a summons. Aaron Jones, 31, 700 block of Richard Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Courtney Patton, 39, 200 block of College Road, Eunice.

News notes

Food drive at Walmart parking lot Nursing Specialties Home Health and Hospice, in conjunction with the Eunice food bank, will hold a food drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Walmart parking lot.

Dr. John Lee Couvillion Jr.

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Dr. John Lee Couvillion, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 75. He died peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.

Dennis Orlando "Denden" Ceasar

EUNICE ~ Visitation for Dennis Orlando “Denden’’ Ceasar, age 41, will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am with funeral services following at 10:00 am, both at Golden Star Baptist Church in Eunice, LA. Burial will follow in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Eunice, LA with Rev.