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Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Feb. 1 Ariel Arnaud, 25, 1100 block of West Ash, Eunice. Warrant.

LSU professor contrasts building styles, geography

LSU Associate Professor of Architecture Jeff Carney contrasted two settlements, one in Peru and the other in Louisiana, as examples of building in a way that considers rather than contains constantly changing geography.

Big challenges for master plan

Public comments have made a difference in the draft 2017 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, one official told south Louisiana reporters Monday. And public comments still can. The comment period lasts through March 26. You can see the draft report and make comments online at coastal.la.gov.

Mayor rethinking economic development

A four-day course has Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot rethinking economic development. “This program opened my eyes that we may not be on an interstate, but we are very close enough to benefit from them,” he said of the Jan.

School Board retreat

About 50 people attended a St. Landry Parish School Retreat on Saturday in Opelousas.

Fees may be part of budget solution

Options. That’s the buzzword coming from the fourth floor of the State Capitol these days, which is where Gov. John Bel Edwards and his staff work.

Trahan may face more charges following audit

Though it is unknown if Maxine Trahan will face more charges, a Louisiana Legislative Audit has shed more light on the former deputy’s alleged transgressions.

Leftist heads explode over Trump actions

Given the daily liberal head explosions occurring because of President Trump’s immigration policies, one might think Trump demolished the Statue of Liberty, or worse, reintroduced school prayer, when all he did is take executive action on January 27 to protect Americans.

2 sides to the immigration brouhaha

No one gets anywhere by trying to roll Donald Trump’s immigration order and its varied implications into a spitball for hurling hard and fast at the Other Side.

News notes

Mardi Gras for children Saturday The Junior Auxiliary of Eunice and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center are planning a Mardi Gras event for children from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jean Lafitte Center, 250 Park Ave; Eunice. Admission is free.