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LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh displays a dead boxwood that has been affected by boxwood dieback. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

AgCenter takes boxwood disease training to Louisiana’s Nursery Capital

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Cutlines: The first thing one notices when exiting Interstate 49 to Forest Hill in Rapides Parish is mile upon mile of plant nurseries — the largest concentration in the state, according to one attendee of a boxwood dieback disease identification and management training presentation on Oct. 19.

Seized fentanyl powder. (Photo from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office)

Fentanyl powder seized in Sunset drug bust

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Drug arrests in Sunset resulted in the seizure of about 2 ounces of fentanyl powder, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The St.

Louisiana National Guardsmen with the 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company ferry emergency responders and equipment from Lafitte to Barataria to assist locals with recovery efforts, Jean Lafitte, La., Sept. 4, 2021. The only bridge to Barataria was damaged during Hurricane Ida and was rendered inoperable. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Steven McCoppin)

Louisiana Guard winds down Ida response

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The Louisiana National Guard activated one hundred percent of its Soldiers and Airmen to respond to devastated communities around the state in the wake of Hurricane Ida’s destruction.

Unrestrained driver dies in single-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 167 near Bellridge Road in St. Landry Parish took the life of 19-year-old India Faith Young of Opelousas, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release. The wreck occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Monday.

Robert "Beef" Brickley

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The city of Eunice experienced a tremendous loss when Robert “Beef” Brickley, age 44, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at New Hope Fellowship with Pastor Dylan King officiating. Burial will follow in Mt.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 25 00:52 911 call made and advised of a dryer on fire in the 600 block of North 11th. Eunice Fire department en route. 00:56 Everything is okay. 01:20 St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 26 Kevin Landry, 48, 700 block of Meche Road, Arnaudville. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Linton Declouette, 21, 400 block of Louveteau Road, Carencro.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, October 25, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 22-25 Antoine Denton, 42, 900 block of Jordan Street, Opelousas.

Mary Elaine Ashford Olivier

Myra Miller

Monday, October 25, 2021

Mary Elaine Ashford Olivier passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Chris Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, October 25, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 23 Cheytika Marquel Pitre, 43, 1400 block of Ann, Eunice. Theft, 1 count, value less than $1,000, bench warrant. October 24 Carlton Menard, 45, 400 block of West Vermilion Street, Lafayette. Simple battery, 1 count, simple assault, 1 count.