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LSUE’S Braneshea Moore wins national nursing educator award

LSU Eunice’s Braneshea Moore, an assistant professor of nursing, has been named the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). Moore officially receives the honor at the OADN Convention in Tampa, Florida, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

School Board increases Christmas stipend

The Christmas stipend for non-certified St. Landry Parish public school employees will increase from $750 to $1,000 this year. The Board approved that raise at its Thursday meeting.

Analysis: Lawmakers, public face steep learning curve for Gov. Landry’s tax overhaul

If the devil is in the details of Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s sweeping tax overhaul, then Louisiana lawmakers have a hell of a lot of homework before a special session Landry wants to convene next month.

David Kyle Vincent Sr.

David Kyle Vincent, Sr. passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the age of 62. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 3 12:48 a.m. Caller in the area of West Vine and North 9th said a subject is walking and looks like he is intoxicated. 2:45 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. Friday, Oct. 4 Scotty Aymond, 52, 200 block of Child Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

(Updated) Sheriff: Eunice dealer nabbed in jail contraband case

A man described as a significant narcotics dealer was arrested in connection with the contraband smuggling case involving a St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s corrections officer, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Irene B. Ortego

EUNICE–With heavy hearts, the family of Irene B. Ortego announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 80. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m.

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, Oct. 2 Darrell Jones, 63, 500 block of Kyries Hebert, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Thursday, Oct. 3 Sadie Roosa, 29, 8400 block of Eunice-Iota Hwy., Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 2 2:13 a.m. Caller in the 300 bloc of Perriotti said that there is someone is his neighbor’s shed. 2:42 a.m. Suspicious person near The Way to Thrift. 3:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle near Heinen Medical.