Shoplifting case leads Eunice police to seize $10,000 in drugs, guns, drug paraphernalia (updated)

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 4:10pm

A table full of seized weapons, drugs, cash and drug paraphernalia was on display Thursday afternoon at the Eunice Police Department office. From left, are Deputy Chief Richard Daigle, Detective Robert Brickley, Lt. Tony Kennedy, Probation Officer E.J. Fuselier and Police Chief Randy Fontenot. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice police say a shoplifting case at the Eunice Walmart led them to a cache of drugs valued at about $10,000, numerous weapons, $2,000 in cash and drug paraphernalia that they seized.
The drugs were mostly crystal meth valued at $9,000 by police, Detective Robert Brickley said

Bridge closed

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 1:31pm

The Andrepont Bridge, located between Opelousas and Lawtell off of U.S. 190 in St. Landry Parish, is closed for replacement for the next four to six months, according to a notice from St. Landry Parish Government.
The work is part of the Federal-State Off-System Bridge Program.

Attorney General Jeff Landry names civil transition committee: Daigle, McGee among those listed

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 1:23pm

Jeff Landry

Today, Attorney General Jeff Landry announced his Civil Division Transition Committee Members who will be interviewing existing and potential employees and will be making recommendations to improve the Department of Justice.

Diocese of Lafayette presents Martin Luther King Jr. awards

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 11:03am

The Diocese of Lafayette held its Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass and Award Ceremony Celebration,
“Blessed are the Peacemakers,” on Jan. 15 at St. John Cathedral, Lafayette.
Bishop Michael Jarrell was celebrant and presented the awards.

Dupre receives 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 10:42am

Josie Frank was the guest speaker at Sunday’s 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King celebration program at the New Zion Baptist Church center. She is a licensed practicing attorney with many certifications and professional association affiliations as well as also local memberships including the Socialite Club of Eunice. (Photo Claudette Olivier)

Michael Dupre, the city’s first black alderman, is the recipient of the 2016 Dr. M.L. King Award presented at Sunday’s celebration program at the New Zion Baptist Church J.G. Frank Center.

DeVillier looks for help with decrepit buildings

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 9:33am

Reps. Dustin Miller, D-Lawtell, left, and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, attended a St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District board meeting Tuesday in Opelousas. Both representatives took office Jan. 11. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, said help is needed is to deal with decrepit buildings in Eunice and employers need information about job opportunities.

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Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener

MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.

Mamou sweeps Eunice in opener
RAGIN CAJUNS FALLS SHORT AT MONTANA STATE, 84-83

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Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.

Shoppers at annual Noel On the Prairie

The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Acadia Chapter Daughters of American Revolution tour historical sites
Exxon grant awarded to East Elementary

Obituaries

Irice Lavergne

Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

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Belvin Joseph Guillory
Charles Meyer
Clifford Martin Fontenot

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