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John-Boy, has Christmas Eve become Groundhog Day?

This may get me on Santa’s naughty list, but I honestly can’t remember whether I watched “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story” when CBS first aired it on Dec. 19, 1971.

Tips sought on Church Point shooting

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Edmonia Drive near Church Point at about 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25.

Early voting continues through Saturday

Early voting for the Dec. 11 Eunice election continues through Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex for a tax renewal election.
Early voting also will be held at the registrar’s office, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas, Suite 114.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
December 1
Robert W. Smithey, 59, 100 block of Fred Lane, Opelousas. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Community Garden Festival today

The Eunice Community Garden holds a Christmas Festival from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today geared toward youngsters with about 15 booths planned, said Randy Miller, garden director.