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DeVillier eyes House speaker role

By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says he wants to become speaker of the House to bring its members together.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Wednesday, April 17
Sabrina Adams, 41, 100 block of Private, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Wednesday, April 17
2:50 a.m. Caller in the 800 block of South Beulah said someone is knocking on his door.

News notes

KEB Clean-up Day is Saturday
The statewide Love the Boot cleanup will be from 8:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. with registration Saturday at the Eunice City Hall.
All supply pickup will be located in the lobby of city hall.

OJ’s death is an opportunity for us all

I’m pretty sure that the number of people who are mourning the death of OJ Simpson can fit into the trunk of the smallest car Hertz ever rented.

The saga of O.J. Simpson exposed a divided nation

O.J. Simpson died last week. Many younger people will just say “So?” To anyone over 50, his life and his actions created riveting news, and poised him, both good and bad, as one of the most recognizable personalities in American history. O. J.

Lights out urged for spring bird migration

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is calling upon residents and businesses throughout the state to join others in turning off bright or excess lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Ville Platte alderwoman indicted for election fraud

Prosecutors with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office obtained a 36 count grand jury indictment in Evangeline Parish on April 10 regarding voter fraud between May and November of 2022 during the general election.

Stolen accordions landed in Eunice pawn shop

Two Martin brand accordions stolen in a burglary in the 5900 block of Vine Street in Chataignier were located at a Eunice pawn shop, according to a news release from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office.