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Legislators tap $99M from Rainy Day as part of buget patch

Louisiana lawmakers finished their work filling a $304 million mid-year budget gap Wednesday, with the Legislature coming to a compromise following a week of public fights and private negotiations between Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican legislators.

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French Table discussion set Friday The LSUE OLLI will have a French Table at 9 a.m. Friday in the Community Education Building, Room 117 at LSUE. The topic of discussion will be celebrate Mardi Gras by wearing or showing costumes. And also a discussion of how Mardi Gras was celebrated years ago.

Frieda Hopkins Jobe

EUNICE--It is with heavy hearts that the family of Frieda Hopkins Jobe announces her passing on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Mowata Baptist Church.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 21 07:08 Wreck on LSUE parking lot. 09:14 Break-in of vehicle at Acadian Medical Center. Suspect ran toward emergency rom wearing red shirt and black pants. 09:17 Suspect ran toward St. Mary.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 21 Trachell Akeiba Aerial Richardson, 24, homeless. Courtesy booking for Evangeline Parish Sheriff on failure to appear for probation hearing. Ronald Lee Bert Fontenot, 29, 1700 block of Providence Road, Eunice. Simple assault and simple battery.

Margaret Jo Ward Cooper

EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margaret Jo Ward Cooper announces her peaceful passing on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Evangeline Oaks Nursing Home at the age of 65. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Mt.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 20 05:15 Call from Walmart about an employee who stole merchandise. 06:48 Drug activity from a blue car in the 500 block of Fuselier. 06:53 Fight at 4th and Maple.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 20 Jeremiah Keith Leblanc, 26, 200 block of Mill Street, Eunice. Theft. Juvenile, 12, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and resisting an officer. Juvenile, 12, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Tasia Addie McCauley, 30, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 21 Kalon Sanchez Frank, 20, 1000 block of Campbell Avenue, Ville Platte. Bench warrant, resisting an officer. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Joseph Carlton Mayon Jr., 31, 800 block of Hwy. 3043, Opelousas.

Lane closure on U.S. 190 in Eunice

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that effective Monday the westbound right lane of US 190 (Laurel Street), between 9th Street and 10 Street, will be closed for emergency roadway repairs. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday, weather permitting.