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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 9 Reginald Brian Riggs, 48, 500 block of Beaux Circle, Opelousas. Theft (6 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police. Shane Rene Wheeler, 37, 100 block of Bloomfield Loop, Sunset. Violation of protective orders.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 8 Nathan Deleno West, 49, 1300 block of Lawrence, Eunice. Warrant.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 8 00:19 Caller in the 500 block of East Maple advised that someone was in her yard and in the alley way. 00:37 Multiple shots fired in the area of Mill, suspicious person running down the road.

News notes

CDA Court 208 meeting set Sept. 13 The CDA, Court 208, Eunice, will have a makeup meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Jeanmard Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a canned good item and a friend that may be interested in joining. For more information, call Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.

Ronald Alfred Sr.

Ronald Alfred, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will follow in St. Peters Baptist Church Cemetery in Point Blue.

CROWLEY — According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.” “We are moving forward this year unless Gov. Edwards comes to Crowley and tells us we can’t,” joked Monk as she spoke recently to the

According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.” “We are moving forward this year unless Gov. Edwards comes to Crowley and tells us we can’t,” joked Monk as she spoke recently to the Rotary Club of Crowley.

Allen Parish Re-Thunk Junk flea market trail is Oct. 15-16

The Allen Parish Annual Re-Thunk Junk event, featuring a flea market trail through Reeves, Kinder, Oberlin, Oakdale and Elizabeth, with the addition of La. 26 to Mittie this year, will be held Oct. 15,and 16.

St. Edmund homecoming court

St. Edmund High named its homecoming court. In front, from left are Lauren Bearb, freshman; Isabelle Heinen, sophomore; Ellie Manuel, junior; Madison Comeaux, junior; Riley Young, sophomore; and Jillian DeVillier, freshman.

UL Lafayette raising funds for student emergency relief

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in partnership with the UL Lafayette Alumni Association, is seeking community support to offer financial assistance to students directly affected by Hurricane Ida.

Volunteers sought for hurricane recovery

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who leads Volunteer Louisiana, is asking people to donate and/or volunteer in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. “The people of Louisiana are strong and resilient, but they are also suffering.