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House panel rejects governor's budget bill

A bill containing Gov. John Bel Edward’s budgetary proposals failed, 7-15, to make it out of the House Appropriations Committee Thursday, leaving only two rival bills, both Republican blessed, to receive the chamber’s full attention. House Bill 3, by Rep.

Clock running on special session

The Senate Finance Committee Tuesday moved forward with a resolution, primarily for the benefit of their wavering House colleagues, that would employ $119 million of the Rainy Day Fund as part of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ budget proposal to close a $304 revenue shortfall.

City meeting returns to familiar turf -- finances and needs

The Eunice mayor and aldermen returned to familiar turf during Tuesday’s meeting as they heard a report from Fire Chief Mike Arnold outlining the fire department’s needs.

2nd arrest in theft of woman's $100,000 life savings

A 45-year-old Eunice man is accused of burglarizing an elderly woman’s residence and stealing her life savings of $100,000, which he used to gamble at casinos, buy a sports car and drugs, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Chadrick Jude Lavergne, of the 500 block of La.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 15 05:49 Smoke coming from trash bin next to David’s Mini Mart. 06:44 Caller said his neighbor spray-painted his van in the 200 block of Benoit.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 15 Jawaun Jamel Montgomery, 22, 700 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and aggravated assault. Courtesy booking for St. Landry Sheriff’s Office. Michael Albert, 33, 300 block of Corn Avenue, Eunice.

News notes

LSUE OLLI upcoming events The group will have the French table at 9 a.m. Friday in the Community Ed Building, Room 117. The topic for Friday is clothes washing The events are free and encouraged to bring a friend.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 14 Joshua Steven Bushell, 40, 1500 block of Rozas Road, Eunice. DWI first offense, courtesy booking for Acadia Parish. Dylan Blake Richard, 18, 200 block of Veterans Drive, Eunice. Speeding, reckless operation and flight from officer.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 14 11:13 Fraudulent check at Check Cashing Plus, 531 W. Laurel. 12:21 Elderly couple begging at Walmart. 15:13 Wreck at 3rd and U.S. 190. 15:31 Pit bull loose in the 300 block of North 12th.

Bobby L. LeJeune

IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bobby Lane LeJeune announces his passing on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the age of 62. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2016 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Iota.