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Feral hog task force holds first session

The state’s newly formed task force is working to control the state’s popluation of some very destructive squatters —feral hogs. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries veterinarian Jim LaCour said, “They (hogs) are all over the state.

Parish on track to cut 17 employees

St. Landry Parish Government is on track to cut 17 jobs as part of a plan to bring spending in line with revenue. Parish President Bill Fontenot said nine people were off the payroll as of Wednesday’s Administrative-Finance Committee meeting.

City tax vote delayed

Eunice city officials are headed back to the drawing board on a plan for infrastructure improvements and pay raises for employees. At an agenda-setting meeting Thursday, Mayor Scott Fontenot announced that after talking with council members, “..

Guidroz wishes Higgins well in congressional career

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz at first hesitated to comment about the election of his former spokesperson Clay Higgins to the 3rd Congressional District seat. But Guidroz finally commented at Wednesday Eunice Rotary Club meeting about Higgins’ new job. “I wish him well.

Eunice substation is not closing

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s substation in Eunice is not closing, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said. Guidoz explained that four dispatchers who had worked at the station were transferred to the Opelousas office to save money. The move will allow one more patrol deputy at the station, he said.

Sheriff stresses need for discipline in his ranks

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidoz talked about discipline and other subjects at a meeting of the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan) Sheriff stresses need for discipline in his ranks Guidroz also comments on election of former Capt.

Recreation interests pushed change in leadership at LDWF

After a year of fighting the former wildlife and fisheries secretary on a number of fronts, recreational interests are hopeful for 2017 as state Rep. Jack Montoucet of Crowley takes over the top hunting and fishing regulatory job in Louisiana.

Eunice Police arrest man for attempted armed robbery

Eunice Police were still sorting through a report of an attempted armed robbery Friday morning even thought a suspect had been arrested. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said a call was received from a guy who said a gun had been pointed at him.

Eunice man killed in crash

A crash in Acadia Parish at the intersection of La. 365 and 367 on Friday claimed the life of 38-year-old Joseph Devillier of Eunice, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The wreck, which occurred at about 6 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 6 Gregory Gerard Hawkins, 26, 1400 block of Montreal Street, Opelousas. Theft, simple criminal damage. Codairo Sydney Freeman, 25, 400 block of Main Street, Opelousas. Distribution of schedule II drugs.