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Pete, six or seven ghosts, and me

Here is why I believe there may be something to at least some of the ghost stories that we hear at this time of year.

Candidates raise more than $30K

Eunice chief of police candidate Kyle LeBouef leads his opponents in fundraising and campaign expenses, according to financial disclosures on the Louisiana Board of Ethics website.

Halloween fun starts

Today, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., LSUE will host its Trunk or Treat on the east parking lot. The event is free. Last year there were 1,722 visitors counted for an evening of treats.
Trick or Treat for Eunice is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.

Feral hogs costly to Lousiana farmers

From rooting up crops to destroying farm infrastructure, Louisiana’s growing population of feral hogs causes $91.1 million in damage to agricultural and timber lands each year, according to a newly released LSU AgCenter estimate.

Church Point man busted for fentanyl

A 34-year-old Church Point man faces multiple drug charges including one for fentanyl, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

2 indicted for drug death

A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted two Eunice residents for the death of a 17-year-old male who was found unresponsive on Sept. 11, according District Attorney Chad Pitre.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
October 27
Mark Papillion, 58, 600 block of Raymond Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
October 26
00:47 Report of a runaway juvenile in the 600 block of South East.
07:27 Child locking in a running vehicle at Tamaran.