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Council OKs panel to study its relationship with boards, commissions

Naming individuals to boards and commissions that form the governing structure of St. Landry Parish is nearly a monthly job for the St. Landry Parish Council. But the relationship between the council and its appointees has been ill-defined.

St. Landry Parish schools get a C in state assessment

The St. Landry Parish School District received a C in school performance scores released by the state Department of Education. The district’s score edged up two points to 73.1 from its 2015 score, but that lagged behind neighboring parishes. Acadia and Evangeline parishes received Bs.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excperts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Nov. 17 04:25 Caller hears knocking on doors and windows in the 600 block of Juanita. 05:59 Stalled vehicle on South CC Duson near Elm. 08:23 Smoking fire coming out of outlet in residence in the 600 block of Elm.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 17 Ronald W. Marcantel, 56, 500 block of Crochet Road, Iota. DWI, careless operation, turning signal required and drive must secure license. Lillie Mae Simon, 25, 800 block of South Bulah Street, Eunice.

Super moon

On Monday the moon was at its closest to Earth since Jan. 26, 1948. The next close pass, a super moon, will be Nov. 25, 2034. The photos were taken on Tuesday, however the moon was spectacular even then.  

Supt. eyes strategic plan, Super board retreat

New Superintendent Patrick Jenkins put a day long retreat for the St. Landry Parish School Board and development of a strategic plan on the board’s radar at a committee meeting Monday.   “This board retreat could be the tip of the iceberg meaning it starts the initial conversation.

Success against truancy

A focus on reducing truancy at Eunice’s public schools is proving successful.   Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said, “Truancy reports have gone down quite a bit in the last month.

Trump wins; What now?

The good news is that we dodged a bullet in this election. The bad news is that we don’t know how many other bullets are coming, or from what direction.

Host a turkey-free Thanksgiving

Don’t hate me, but I’m not cooking a turkey next week on Thanksgiving Day!   I’m hosting the lunch time meal at my home with my family members invited. My plans are to cook a large pork roast and bake a ham.

Belvin Joseph Guillory

EUNICE ~ Belvin Joseph Guillory passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at the age of 73.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 17, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Monsignor Robert Romero will officiate.   Entombment will follow at St.