Oct. 3
Ryan Prince, 31, 311 South Poke, improper lane usage, driving under suspension, no proof of insurance, failure to carry/secure registration, possession of drug paraphernalia.
October 3
0238 Tree fell on police unit, South 2nd.
0336 Disturbance, 500 block North C.C. Duson.
0523 Woman switching price tags at Walmart.
0830 Accident, West Laurel at Turner’s.
0946 Fight, two men, two women, using shovels, 600 block Bernice.
Oct. 6
Marlin Arvie, age 50, 510 Reed St., Ville Platte, LA, driving while intoxicated – 1st offense, careless operation, open container, failure to report accident. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.
The 2014 Louisiana rice crop is better than we expected “but not as good as last year,” said Johnny Saichuk, LSU AgCenter rice specialist.
Highland Elementary Cafeteria Manger Angie Vidrine speaks to first-grader Savian Malveaux as he makes his way through the lunch line. Vidrine checks each student’s tray to make sure the children select the proper amount of fruits and vegetables
Highland Elementary students better have a fruit and vegetable on their plates when they move past the watchful eye of cafeteria manager Angie Vidrine.
“Where’s your vegetable?” she asks as a first-grader walks by her desk.
“I didn’t get one,” the youngster replies.
From files of The Eunice News:
October 1930
Thayer May, manager of Eunice Band Mill company, said the mill destroyed by fire in June will be re-built.
Four years after his arrest, a Eunice man has a pre-trial hearing scheduled this week on charges of carnal knowledge. His alleged victim was 13 at the time.
In the time since the sex charge was lodged, Corey Pitre, Jr., 23, has been arrested a number of times, including last weekend.
St. Landry Parish Council attorney Lance Pitre of Eunice told the Public Works Committee this week he is taking a stab at working out resolution of a road issue that has languished in district court almost 14 years.
Guidry
Scherri N. Guidry is a candidate for judge in the 27th Judicial District Court, Division B in the Nov. 4 primary.
An Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office employee, who has been a chief civil deputy in the tax office since 2003, was arrested Wednesday and charged with malfeasance in office and felony theft of about $40,000 over the course of one year.
Oct. 3
Joseph Justin Thomas, age 22, 3099 Oscar Rivette Rd., Arnaudville, LA, driving while intoxicated – 1st offense, speeding. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.
Oct. 2
Marlene Cortina, 51, 901 North 5th, domestic abuse battery, aggravated assault.
Jennifer Manuel, 33, Basile, probation warrant.
Michael Manuel, 36, 1151 West Park #B, probation warrant.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the 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)
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.
