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Laptops distributed to non-profits

Area non-profits are a little more equipped with the necessary tools to operate their programs thanks to the generosity of Schlumberger’s Sustainability Program and St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Site found for monument

A site off Gradnigo Island Road northwest of Opelousas has been found for the Confederate monument now on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds, said Parish President Jessie Bellard.

Tickets on sale for ‘Charlotte’s Web’

The actors in “Charlotte’s Web” at Eunice Players’ Theatre continue with their rehearsals while the stage is being built and decorated, and costumes and props are being gathered in preparation for opening night.

La. Guard participates in medical exercise

Louisiana National Guard soldiers with the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion and Detachment 1, D Company, 2-151st Aviation Regiment, provided aerial Medical Evacuation and Casualty Evacuation support for the 2022 Joint Emergency Medicine Exerci

Chief: Clues numerous in one-man crime spree

A 52-year-old Crowley man left a trail of clues as he committed numerous break-ins on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.

Hoychick won’t seek re-election as city judge

Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick declared, “No. I’m not running again!” when he spoke at the Eunice Rotary Club’s Wednesday meeting.
Hoychick took office as Eunice city judge on Jan. 1, 2015.

Dr. Stearns appointed interim parish coroner

Dr. Zebediah Stearns was appointed interim St. Landry Parish coroner during the Parish Council meeting on Wednesday.
The Council also set an election on Nov. 8 for the coroner’s position.

Police: Horseplay led to shooting

A 19-year-old male was shot in the leg in a case of horseplay, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.

Eunice Police seek suspect in double homicide

Eunice Police responded to a shooting at a convenience store at the intersection of West Maple Avenue and Boudreaux Street at 8:01 p.m. Thursday to find the bodies of two young men in the parking lot. Both died of gunshot wounds.