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Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, November 22, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Nov. 21 12:03 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a subject that said another subject grabbed her by the hair hitting her and drugged her out of the door in the 100 block of Hunter. 2:36 a.m.

Bessie Johnson Bischoff

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Bessie Johnson Bischoff

Myra Miller

Friday, November 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bessie Johnson Bischoff announces her passing on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

Jana Kay Pitre

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Jana Kay Pitre

Myra Miller

Friday, November 22, 2024

Jana Kay Pitre passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the age of 44. No Services have been planned at this time.

Kenan Diquan Charles

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Man flees narcotics detectives, going wrong way on U.S. 190

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, November 21, 2024

As St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s narcotics detectives investigated drug possession and trafficking, Kenan Diquan Charles was observed and when approached he fled, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Eunice Rotary Spirit of Christmas Food Drive set The annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods is here. Each year the Eunice Rotary Club’s goal is to deliver baking hens and boxes of food to 100 needy families in the Eunice area.

Eunice High earns an A in state scores

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Eunice High School earned its sixth straight A in the school performance scores across the district in scores released Wednesday at the Louisiana Department of Education. Eunice High School was the only regular high school in the parish earning an A.

Marlene Frey Devillier

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Marlene Frey Devillier

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

EUNICE–The family of Marlene Frey Devillier announces her passing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings. She was 89. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m.

Hundreds of film industry workers pack the halls of the Louisiana Senate chamber to show support for the Motion Picture tax credit. (Photo credit: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Film industry packs halls of capitol to save tax credit

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

By Wesley Muller Louisiana Illuminator Hundreds of film industry workers filled the State Capitol’s Senate committee hall Sunday afternoon to signal their opposition to legislation that would dismantle the program that turned Louisiana into “Hollywood South.

Louisiana State Surpluses Since Fiscal Year 2004. (Source: Revenue Estimating Conference, PAR data.)

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State surpluses likely to continue

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

PAR Snapshots provide information on trending topics in Louisiana. Unlike PAR commentaries, snapshots do not offer recommendations. Louisiana has enjoyed repeated state surpluses for the last seven years, and the latest calculations estimate lawmakers will see that trend continue another year.

Christine Flowers

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Advise and consent as important as ever

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

There is a great old movie, a black and white classic called “Advise and Consent.