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La. residents pay $4,079 per capita in state tax levies, study finds

Louisiana residents pay 8.83% of their income per capita toward property, income and sales taxes – or $4,079 per person – according to a new study examining tax burdens in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Retired medical providers encouraged to volunteer as COVID-19 vaccinators

To boost the speed of administering COVID-19 vaccines to the community, the Louisiana Department of Health is encouraging retired medical providers to help put shots in arms.

Eunice company is in program targeting growth

McGee Equipment Rental & Sales of Eunice is among 12 Louisiana companies are the inaugural participants in a program targeting business growth for rural Louisiana.

Concussions may be common among high school football players

“I couldn’t move my legs.” Lance Garafola lay on the turf of a high school football field wondering what had happened and where the feeling in his lower body had gone. The crowd and both sidelines fell silent as trainers rushed onto the field. Garafola was a sophomore at St.

Acadia Parish sheriff says focus is on patrol deputies

Sheriff K.P. Gibson has made a number of changes in the way things are run at the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office since he first took office in 2016 — and more are on the way.

2-way race for parish president at noon Friday

A two-way race for St. Landry Parish president remained as of noon Friday. Qualifying began Wednesday and ended at 4:30 p.m. Friday. The race developed earlier with Jessie Bellard, interim parish president, and Dwain Buller qualifying on Wednesday.

Police: 3rd and final arrest made in Christmas killing

Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said a third and final arrest was made Friday in a Christmas murder case. Ville Platte Police arrested Kagon Serie, 29, of South Soileau Street, Ville Platte, at his home. At 2:46 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 22 Constance S. Joseph, 33, 100 block of Kenneth Boagni Sr. Drive, Opelousas. Attempted unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple battery, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Alberta Daigle Brickey

Alberta Daigle Brickey passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 87. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 21 Sharonna Tezeno, 32, 1400 block of Williams, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Asjdrion Michelle Hill, 26, 300 block of East Maple, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Robert John Veillon, 32, 6100 block of Old Basile Hwy., Eunice.