From the Files ... April 2002

From files of The Eunice News :
April 2002

The National Safety Transportation Board found that faulty tracks were the cause of a train derailment near City Lake in May 2000. More than 30 rail cars, some carrying hazardous materials, jumped the tracks. Trial of litigation in the case is scheduled for November.

A Eunice man suspected of the kidnap and murder of a 12-year-old girl killed himself.

The Eunice Food Bank held its grand opening at 1121 West Oak. Director is Allen Ortego.

Mack Crawford and Pete Lowe won the annual Eunice Bass Classic held on Indian Creek Lake. They caught almost 39 pounds. Mike Griffith had big bass -- 4 lbs. 14 ounces.

The City Council passed ordinances tightening the city’s junk laws. They include requirements that junk being hidden from public view behind a fence and residents will be billed when the city has to dispose of their junk.

Jackie Tranter has been named manager of Bengal Village a student apartment complex that will open at LSU Eunice this fall. The complex is not affiliated with the school though Tranter’s office is on campus.

The St. Edmund Lady Jays qualified for the softball playoffs with a win over Sarepta. The Blue Jays won the district baseball championship and defeated False River in the playoffs’ first round.

The Eunice Bobcats were knocked out of the baseball playoffs by Northwood-Shreveport.

Kyries Hebert, former standout football player at Eunice High and ULL, has signed a rookie free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He is a defensive back.

The St. Edmund team won the regional high school golf tournament. Players are Owen West, Billy Tujague, Edmund Caswell, Hunter Tujague, Frankie Savoy and Kellan Sonnier.