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Democrats behaving badly as Biden exits

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 20, 2025
Praise the Lord for his mercy. Joe Biden’s failed presidency has finally come to an end. There’s no predicting what Biden will do at the last minute to sabotage Donald Trump.

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Reading in uncertain times

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 20, 2025
Our new president has just taken office, and one of his priorities is to seek out the possibility of buying Greenland. Its closest neighbor is Iceland, so maybe Trump can get a twofer, a lagniappe deal for both countries.
Joe Vanderbrook of Lafayette displays a sign during a rally to support Ronald Greene’s family at the State Capitol on Thursday, May 27, 2021.(Photo by Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

Joe Vanderbrook of Lafayette displays a sign during a rally to support Ronald Greene’s family at the State Capitol on Thursday, May 27, 2021.(Photo by Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

Feds detail pattern of ‘unchecked misconduct’ within Louisiana State Police

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Monday, January 20, 2025
Federal authorities released the findings of an investigation Thursday that revealed a pattern of unlawful conduct within the Louisiana State Police, including troopers’ use of excessive force, lack of accountability and other problems in “every corner of the state.” The U.S.
Two Opelousas residents were arrested and accused of manufacturing and dealing synthetic marijuana, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Two Opelousas residents were arrested and accused of manufacturing and dealing synthetic marijuana, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

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Sheriff: Major synthetic marijuana dealers busted

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 20, 2025
Two Opelousas residents were arrested and accused of manufacturing and dealing synthetic marijuana, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. “Today, narcotics investigators with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation with Homeland Security and the U.S.
This map from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management shows where President Biden’s executive orders restrict new offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the Gulf of Mexico and the Bering Sea. (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.)

This map from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management shows where President Biden’s executive orders restrict new offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the Gulf of Mexico and the Bering Sea. (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.)

Louisiana leads lawsuit against Biden’s ban on new offshore drilling

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Monday, January 20, 2025
The ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling President Biden put in place on his way out of office doesn’t apply to federal waters off the Louisiana coast, but state Attorney General Liz Murrill is challenging the action she calls “blatantly illegal.” Through executive orders on Jan.
Dorothy “Dottie” Olivier Brickley Cardana

Dorothy “Dottie” Olivier Brickley Cardana

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Dorothy “Dottie” Olivier Brickley Cardana

Myra Miller
Monday, January 20, 2025
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts the family of Dorothy “Dottie” Olivier Brickley Cardana announces her passing at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

DOTD prepared for wintry conditions, urges caution during inclement weather

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 20, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces all staff are prepared to take proactive measures in the event of adverse weather, as bitterly cold temperatures and wintry precipitation are forecast for a large portion of the state in the coming days.

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Eunice News taking a snow day

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 20, 2025
The Eunice News office will be closed on Tuesday due to the expected snow and depending on road conditions may close on Wednesday. If the office is closed on Wednesday delivery of the Thursday edition will be delayed.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, January 20, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Jan. 16 Jake Scahefer, 31, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Bench warrant. Malik Richard, 24, 1200 block of Rougeau, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, January 20, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Jan. 16 1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle behind Dollar General, West Laurel. 7:17 a.m. Hit and run involving a school bus and a vehicle. Suspect vehicle is heading east bound on West Maple.