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Eunice Mardi Gras schedule announced

The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice is set for Feb. 9 to 13. Live Music, bands, and events are all to take place in downtown South 2nd Street. — On Friday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Four Horses will entertain, and from 9 to 11 p.m. Wayne Toups will be on stage. — On Saturday, Feb.

Area McNeese grads named

McNeese State University conferred degrees on 537 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 161st commencement Dec. 8 in McNeese’s Legacy Center. The ceremony for the Burton College of Education and colleges of business and liberal arts was held at 9 a.m.

Evangeline Parish sharing Mardi Gras with Texas town

The band schedule for the inaugural Mardi Gras Celebration in Bastrop, Texas, has been announced, according to the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission. The following is the schedule for Saturday, Feb. 3: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Barney Sledge; 11:15 a.m. to noon, DJ T Rob; Noon. to 1:30 p.m.

Rotarians seek top citizen nominations

The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. The award aims to recognize someone who has shown extraordinary community spirit and given outstanding service to the greater Eunice community in 2023, although service for other years may be considered.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Jan. 2 12:43 a.m. St. Landry Parish Sheriff assisting at the 1000 block of North 2nd in reference to refusing to give statement and resisting a deputy. 10:10 a.m.

Eunice man charged with attempted second-degree murder in domestic incident

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Eunice man in connection with a shooting incident on Dec. 29, 2023. Deputies investigated a domestic issue between husband and wife in the 300 block of Rue Dauphine in northern Acadia Parish, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Opelousas Police officer involved in domestic shooting incident surrenders at Sheriff’s Office

Opelousas Police Officer Savannah Butler surrendered at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 1 and was booked on two counts of negligent injury, one count of obstruction of justice, and one count of illegal discharge of a firearm, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release.

Rose Ella LeDoux Blanchard

Rose Ella LeDoux Blanchard passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the age of 94. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, Jan. 1 Heidi Ardoin, 43, 1400 block of Williams, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Dec. 29 7:55 a.m. Notify Red about four stray dogs at 9th and Peach. 7:55 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Mamie said a subject threw water on her and put her out of the home. 11:10 a.m. Lobby complaint.