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Edwards extends statewide indoor mask mandate

Gov. John Bel Edwards extended Louisiana’s statewide indoor mask mandate for another four weeks, until Oct. 27, as the state’s overall COVID-19 outlook improves following the state’s worst COVID-19 surge of the entire pandemic. The statewide mask mandate includes K-12 schools and college campuses.

Tri-Parish jobless rates down

The Tri-Parish workforce in August was 66,994, down 2.8% or 1,903 from a year ago. August jobless rates in St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes are down compared to a year ago, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 29 Joseph Paul Davis Jr., 22, 500 block of Rice Lane, Opelousas. Entry or remain after forbidden, simple assault. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Duong Minh Le, 40, 2400 block of Lakewood Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 28 Kaleb Anthony May, 26, 2800 block of Charlene Hwy., Eunice. Entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, simple criminal damage to property. Gene A. Richardson, 64, 6300 block of Pine Point Road, Ville Platte.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 28 00:28 Suspicious person reported behind Aaron’s. 00:42 Caller in the 100 block of June advised of a subject that keeps banging on the door. 02:55 Disturbance reported in the 2000 block of West Magnolia.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 27 Keith A. Perrodin, 23, 1100 block of North Vivian, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer. Austin J. Duval, 23, 8400 block of Hobbie Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 27 01:23 Caller in the 1300 block of West Maple advised that someone is banging on her door. 01:32 Disturbance reported in the 2000 block of West Magnolia.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 28 Karli Beth Bourque, 20, 1200 block of Highway 104, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery child endangerment law. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gerald Dale Mire Jr.

Amelia Claire Fruge

BASILE–It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announce the unexpected passing of their beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friends, Amelia Claire Fruge on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the age of 40. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Barbara Lane Oliver

EUNICE-With heavy hearts the family of Barbara Lane Oliver announces her passing on September 27, 2021, at her home with loved ones by her side at the age of 80. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.