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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 20-22: Ashley Fontenot, 33, 800 block of Railroad Street, Ville Platte. Hold for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Brandon Bell, 40, 100 block of Pine Loop, Opelousas.

Martin Joseph Babineaux

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Martin J. Babineaux announces his passing on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the age of 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata.

Youths earn Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at AgCenter livestock show, Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Contest

Six Louisiana youths were recognized for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities as they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Award at the 86th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

Sheriff: Man charged with attempted murder in road rage incident

A Lafayette man is charged with four counts of attempted second-degree murder in what Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson called a road rage incident. Gibson said the incident occurred on Interstate 10 near Duson at about 11:30 a.m. March 19.

Every Louisiana casino reports year-over-year revenue decline

Every operating river-adjacent Louisiana casino took in less money last month than the month before and during the same month last year, according to the newest report to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The state’s river-adjacent casinos collectively were down 27.

AgCenter, Czech university hold virtual food symposium

The LSU AgCenter recently partnered with Mendel University in the Czech Republic to host a weeklong virtual symposium where experts from both institutions discussed topics including food waste, safety, production, technology and nutrition.

State livestock show award winners announced

Even though normal was not a word used much during the 86th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held recently at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana 4-H and FFA members were still rewarded for their hard work.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 18 August L. Carter, 24, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Motor vehicle inspection sticker expired, switched license plate, no driver’s license, no insurance, possession of Schedule I CDS, less than 2 grams.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 19 07:44 Caller in the 1300 block of Nile advised of a mental break down with a family member. 09:38 Report of a stolen catalytic converter in the 200 block of North 11th Street.

News notes

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