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COVID crushed police stats

There probably isn’t too may bright spots to be noted for the COVID-19 year, but Eunice Police statistics show the virus put a damper on arrests and traffic cases.

COVID-19 risk remains high in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish, as is most of Louisiana, remains at the highest level of risk from COVID-19, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. On Friday, 3,712 new cases and the state case count totaled 364,853. Deaths from the virus totaled 8,080 in the state. St.

Acadia Parish Tourist Commission begins director search

With the adoption of official job duties and qualifications, the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission has begun the search for a new executive director.

Landlord’s view about free rent

I’m writing about evictions or lack thereof. From a landlord’s point of view enough is enough. As much as the government is trying to help those in need, these efforts are hurting others. As in some cases the good suffer for the bad.

Have you ever met a stranger?

Reminiscing with one of my mother’s photo albums, I encountered a snapshot of a long-deceased neighbor (a dear, sweet man) who is still summed up by the phrase “He never met a stranger.

Disgraceful discourse ours to correct

Without grace, our public discourse will continue to suffer. “Grace,” according to Dictionary.com, has more than one meaning, but all of them are powerful. Grace is “a pleasing or attractive quality,” as well as “favor or goodwill.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 14 Akeem D. Duplessis, 20, 1300 block of West Peach Avenue, Eunice Warrant. Jacob Wayne Courville, 27, homeless. Bench warrant. Ronald A. Schoolcraft, 55, 1300 West Peach Avenue, Eunice Warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 15 Chelsie Rose Fontenot, 32, East St. Mitchell Street, Washington. Entry or remaining after being forbidden, disturbing the peace. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 14 01:58 Caller in the 300 block of Clark advised that she heard someone talking outside of her window. 05:16 Juvenile in the 700 block of Eddie complaining of chest pain and body pain. 0523 Ambulance refused.

Acadia Parish Police Jury officers re-elected

Election of officers and a report on a new RV development highlighted the January meeting of the Acadia Parish Police Jury Tuesday. Chance Henry will serve a second consecutive term as president of the parish body and Steve Comeaux will continue his service as vice president.