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Surveillance video of suspected vehicle theft near Church Point on July 25. (Photo from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Surveillance video of suspected vehicle theft near Church Point on July 25. (Photo from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Tips sought in vehicle theft near Church Point

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the theft of multiple vehicles that occurred in the 500 block of St. Margaret Road near Church Point between 2:30 and 5:30 a.m. July 25. Two suspects, believed to be white males, stole multiple vehicles from the location.
A mallard hen escorts her nine ducklings across a pond. The picture was taken by a drone as part of a project using drones outfitted with thermal imaging cameras to survey duck broods in Manitoba, Canada, and Minnesota. Once ducks were identified via thermal imaging, the drone would be lowered to take a color photograph to help identify the species. (Photo by Jacob Bushaw/LSU AgCenter)

A mallard hen escorts her nine ducklings across a pond. The picture was taken by a drone as part of a project using drones outfitted with thermal imaging cameras to survey duck broods in Manitoba, Canada, and Minnesota. Once ducks were identified via thermal imaging, the drone would be lowered to take a color photograph to help identify the species. (Photo by Jacob Bushaw/LSU AgCenter)

Drones useful for surveying duck broods

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Researchers with the LSU AgCenter School of Renewable Natural Resources have found using drones equipped with thermal cameras is more effective and efficient in detecting duck broods than the traditional method of using ground surveys when observing nesting areas.
Lyn Henley, standing at right, a representative from Volkert Inc., speaks to St. Landry Parish School Board members on Monday during a meeting to decide on a master plan for a building program. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lyn Henley, standing at right, a representative from Volkert Inc., speaks to St. Landry Parish School Board members on Monday during a meeting to decide on a master plan for a building program. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board waffles on building plan

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The St. Landry Parish School Board seemed to have decided on building elementary schools in Opelousas and Eunice if a tax proposition passes. Lyn Henley, a representative from Volkert Inc.

School Board may extend COVID sick leave

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved extending COVID-19 sick leave for its employees through Dec. 31. The recommendation was made by the Board’s Executive Committee at a meeting Monday in Opelousas. The full Board must approve the leave.
myron Guillory

myron Guillory

Approval sought for teachers to wear scrubs

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
As another pandemic year unfolds, the St. Landry Parish School Board will be asked to allow teachers to wear surgical uniforms — scrubs. School Board member Myron Guillory, who championed the scrubs issue last year, asked that approval be given again for their use.

Eunice High leads parish in graduation rate

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Eunice High School had the highest graduation rate among the six traditional high schools in St. Landry Parish. The Class of 2020’s graduation rate was 91.1%, an increase of 11.1 percentage points from the Class of 2019. The parish overall graduation rate for the Class of 2020 was 79.5%, up from 74.
Lois B. Vige

Lois B. Vige

Lois Barbo Vige

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Lois Barbo Vige passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 90. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Reverend Brent Shoalmire officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Eunice Police arrests

Eunice Police arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 24 Dustin Higginbotham, 37, 100 block of Susie Drive, Eunice. Criminal trespassing. Hailie LaBorde, 25, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice. Hit and run. Jeramie Pitre, 43, 500 block of West Maple, Eunice. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle.
Eunice police radio log

Eunice police radio log

Eunice Police Radio Logs

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 24 08:02 Lobby complaint, missing person. 09:15 Lobby complaint, harassment.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 25 Amy Lavergne Guidroz, 45, 800 block of E. Grolee Street, Opelousas. DWI, careless operation of a motor vehicle, hit and run, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Christopher Kelvin Gaines, Jr.