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Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director, speaks at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director, speaks at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Mayor confronts bulky waste problem

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Solid Waste Commission director pledges a fix for Eunice complaint “We’ve talked about this many times before,” said Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot about the removal of bulky curbside waste from the city’s streets.

House OKs 3% flat tax

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Key provisions of the governor’s plan to cut personal income and corporate taxes passed the state House of Representatives on Tuesday. The House voted 87-12 to shift individual income tax rates to a flat 3% and 83-14 to eliminate the corporate franchise tax.

Judge nixes classroom commandments

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A Louisiana law that will require schools to place displays of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is “coercive” and “unconstitutional,” according to the federal judge who issued an order Tuesday that stops the law from taking effect Jan. 1.
Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Honoring veterans

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Veterans Day was observed at VFW Post 8971 Monday with an outdoors ceremony. VFW Post 8971 Commander Donnie Fontenot was the emcee. Fontenot thanked all veterans for their service. David Crader, American Legion Post 129 commander, was recognized for his service in the military.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 12 6:58 a.m. All units advised of a three vehicle accident at Hwy. 190 and LA 367. Transferred to St. Landry Parish Sheriff. 6:58 a.m. It appears to be involving a school bus. 7:03 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Joseph Nash Leger, 23, 200 block of N. Walnut Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Nov. 7 Damion Sonnier, 41, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Contempt of court. Friday, Nov. 8 Dwight Damond, 48, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Bench warrant, 3 counts.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Nov. 8 12:50 a.m. Report of railroad gate down on North Martin Luther King Road, notified Union Pacific. 12:20 a.m. Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah. 1:35 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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. Saturday, Nov. 9-Tuesday, Nov. 12 Deon Ishiah Zachary, 33, 1700 block of Duplechin Rod, Church Point. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).