John Moreau (KATC image)
Registrar of Voters John Moreau holds a life-time job but could be removed if the St. Landry Parish Council thinks it has proper cause following his arrest on felony charges.
January 17
Rejino Eleno Schaefer, 24, 1400 West Vine Street; money warrant for unnecessary noise.
Shane Porche, 33, 1813 Buzz Lane, Mamou; two counts of aggravated assault.
LSU Eunice employee Tina Oubre is among a dozen Civil Service employees to be honored this week for distinguished service.
Earl Taylor has formalized his change of mind, telling his employees at their annual meeting Saturday that he will seek a fourth term as St. Landry Parish district attorney.
LSU Eunice had operating revenue of $9.1 million in fiscal year ending last June 30, and operating expenses of $22.9 million, according to the recently released legislative audit of the LSU System.
From files of The Eunice News
January 1951
A survey began this month to determine existing land use in the city. It is a preliminary step to establishing an ordinance. Brown and Butler of Baton Rouge is conducting the study.
The Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board last week reversed Chief Ronald Dies’ disciplining of two police officers after a hearing that could raise a perjury accusation.
It’s official. A coalition supporting creating a St. Landry Parish public library system has asked the parish council to call a special tax election.
The council voted at its January meeting to hold a special meeting on Feb. 5 to consider the proposal.
January 16
Charles Wesley, 22, 301 Meyers Street; bench warrant for no seatbelt, bench warrant for no driver’s license.
Lonnie James Lanclos, 25, 412 East Dean Street; warrant for simple robbery, warrant for home invasion.
Jan. 17
Charles Roy Lavergne, age 52, 1674 Hwy. 754, Opelousas, LA, driving while intoxicated – 1st offense, improper lane useage, arrested by Louisiana State Police.
An Opelousas artist, Theon Guillory, was selected by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce as the winner of the 29th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off poster contest.
January 15
David Edmondo Frank, 51, 110 West Park Street; bench warrant for disturbing the peace.
Christopher Leon Ashworth, 33, 1630 West Vine; bench warrant for theft of goods.
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.
