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Small business loans available after snowstorm

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOSHEP) is offering loan assistance through its Small Business Loan Program to small businesses impacted by the recent snowstorm.

Eunice Police, Crime Stoppers seek info on Eunice escapee

Eunice Police and Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating an escaped inmate. On May 15, 2024, Eunice Police had an inmate at the Acadian Medical Center for medical treatment. The inmate, Andrew “Bumper” Morrison, escaped custody from a police jailer and has been on the run.

La. 4th graders lead the nation in reading growth, now ranked 16th in U.S.

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to data released today as part of The Nation’s Report Card.

5 Eunice schools are to lose enrollment

Five of seven Eunice public schools are projected to lose enrollment in the next five years, according to a study commissioned by the St. Landry Parish School Board.

Parish response to snowstorm escalated as the weather unfolded

How do you prepare for a snowstorm? The response to the historic snowstorm was discussed Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Guest speakers were Van Reed, St. Landry Parish director of emergency preparedness and public information officer; and Jessie Bellard, parish president.

Sen. Cassidy, RFK Jr. clash on vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s opinions about vaccine safety, both past and present, appeared likely to lead at least a few Senate Republicans to vote against his nomination following a second confirmation hearing Thursday. Louisiana Sen.

Velva Stanford

EUNICE– It is with heavy hearts that the Velva Stanford family announces her passing on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles at the age of 72. No services will be held at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Jan. 29 Jamichael Moreau, 24, 900 block of Railroad Ave., Opelousas. Bench warrant, 2 counts. Victoria Rideaux, 29, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 29 12:33 a.m. 911 caller in the 500 block of South Martin Luther King advised that Acadian EMS is en route to a subject that is breathing but non responsive. 2:50 a.m.

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. Thursday, Jan. 30 Nicholas Damyrien Chavis, 25, 500 block of Sugar Mill Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant, domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).