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Reber is VFW’s state commander

Don Reber is state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the Department of Louisiana. He was sworn-in June 19 at the Louisiana State Convention held in Alexandria. Reber is the only VFW commander from Eunice to hold the title as a state commander.

Woman wounded, 2 guns seized

Eunice Police were outside the station Thursday night when they heard gunshots coming from the Crestview Apartment area off La. 13.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 24 Michael Barry Broussard, 41, 200 block of Dulles Street, Eunice. Principal to possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, principal to possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Travis Godfrey, 25, 400 block of Acadia, eunice. First degree murder, 2 counts, illegal carrying of a firearm. June 23 Dustin Higginbotham, 38, 100 block of Suzie Drive, Eunice. Bench warrant. Jeremy Sanchez, 36, 200 block of North 11th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. June 23 00:12 Two suspicious subjects at the Northwest Pavilion.

Evangeline Parish deputies arrested for contraband

Two Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies were arrested for bringing contraband into the parish jail. An investigation began in May about drugs and contraband being introduced into the parish jail, according to a news release on the office’s website.

Summer bike hikes a relic of the past

Sitting in my home office I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside. It’s late June, which used to be peak bike-hiking season for kids — but now it’s mostly adults who go on long rides on their expensive high-tech bikes.

New reservation system launched for La. state parks

Booking a cabin or campsite in a Louisiana State Park is now easier than ever with the new Go Outdoors Louisiana full service reservation system. The new system features a central reservation system, ability to purchase day use passes, a call center, and golf course management system.

United Way plans Day of Action for school supplies on Saturday

Each year United Ways across the country participate in a nationwide day of service called Day of Action. St.

Governor signs bill upping criminal penalties for abortion providers

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed some of the nation’s strictest abortion restrictions into law, increasing the criminal penalties for abortion providers under the state’s trigger laws. Louisiana is one of 13 states with trigger laws, which go into effect if the U.S.