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Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, July 24 12:04 a.m. Gun was not pointed at the subject. He just saw and heard the gun and saw subject drop it. 12:13 a.m. Down with a stranded motorist at Reed’s. Vehicle is smoking. 1:30 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
Thursday, July 25, 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. Thursday, July 25 Bobby Lee Augustus Jr., 42, 700 block of Lastrapes Street, Opelousas.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at other times by appointment.
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Stine

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Stine

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at Stine

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday at Stine, located at 801 North 8th, Eunice, for a grand opening celebration on Friday and Saturday. Many city officials, government parish representatives, Chamber of Commerce, State Rep.
Eunice High Class of 1959 class reunion

Eunice High Class of 1959 class reunion

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Eunice High School reunion

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Eunice High Class of 1959 celebrated their 65th reunion recently at a classmates’ home Clarence Martel. In front from left are Albert LeDoux, Lorene Carlin, Wilma Jean Klein, Jeanette Young and George Gil.

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Digital divide slows growth

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
By Stephen Marcantel The Advocate The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators.

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Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released LEAP results for the 2023-2024 school year Wednesday showing students maintained gains made on the state assessment that measures proficiency in core academic subjects.
Dwanetta Scott, executive director of Child Welfare & Attendance, reviews policies at a St. Landry Parish School Board committee of the whole meeting on Monday.

Dwanetta Scott, executive director of Child Welfare & Attendance, reviews policies at a St. Landry Parish School Board committee of the whole meeting on Monday.

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School policy prohibits cellphones -- sort of

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Public high school students are prohibited from using cellphones and other electronic devices during school hours in a policy adopted on Monday by a School Board committee of the whole on Monday. A policy prohibiting the use of electronic devices by students in St.
Augie’s Maple Avenue Pharmacy & Gifts before opening on Wednesday morning. The West Maple Avenue business is celebrating its 50th year in operation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Augie’s Maple Avenue Pharmacy & Gifts before opening on Wednesday morning. The West Maple Avenue business is celebrating its 50th year in operation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Pharmacy celebrates 50th year in business

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Augie’s Maple Avenue Pharmacy & Gifts will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in business Friday and Saturday. The celebration on Friday is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be sales offered in the gift shop. The public is invited.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, July 23 Shawn Hebert, 29, 2700 block of Lanse Meg Road, Mamou. No lights on bicycle, possession of Schedule II. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Criminal damage to property.