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Big part of being Catholic is speaking out over injustices

My alma mater was wrong. Villanova should have barred a young man from walking at graduation after filming a young woman being sexually assaulted. Instead, he basically skated. No arrest, no charges, no penalties.

Campaign contributions and judges

Is Louisiana a judicial hellhole where decisions by state judges are influenced by campaign contributions? Apparently, the Louisiana legislature and business lobbying groups think so.

Mamou Police pay, staffing scrutinized

Katrina Hackney, owner of The Coulee Tavern, addressed the April 9 meeting of the Mamou Town Council regarding the personnel budget for the Mamou Police Department and town security. She noted there is definitely a lack of officers and pay is a big issue.

DeVillier also cites insurance costs

As the Legislature opens its session on Monday, Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier issued the following statement. “As I’ve traveled the state visiting members in their districts, the overwhelming priority of constituents shared is the high cost of insurance.

Legislative Auditor finds procedural problems at LSUE

A Louisiana Legislative Auditor procedural audit of Louisiana State University at Eunice cited problem areas in a report released on April 9. The audit of business operations spanned July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club wins top state awards

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice, representing District VII, won top awards at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Conference held in Alexandria on April 9-10. Jean Johnson, who has written a twice-monthly column published in The Eunice News, won first place for public relations.

Saturday cleanup is successful

The Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup effort in conjunction with the state Love the Boot Week drew about 100 volunteers, according to Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful. The number of volunteers was the most ever, she stated.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 16-Thursday, April 17 Jaquaylond Trevon Bradley Rosette, 27, 200 block of Garland Avenue, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, April 16 There were 9 traffic stops between the hours of 12:04 a.m. until 11:54 p.m. Officer D.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 15 Jaheim Joseph, 21, 100 block of Colby Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant, 2 counts. Juvenile, 12, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, ungovernable juvenile.