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For now, no diseases found in mystery seeds from China

Nearly two months after the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) first reported that Louisiana residents received unsolicited packages of seeds originating from China, there is an update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forestry (USDA).

Growth continues for UL Lafayette’s Graduate School

LAFAYETTE — Fall 2020 graduate school enrollment is 2,430 students and marks a 46% growth over the past five years. UL Lafayette had 1,521 graduate students in Fall 2016. Enrollment grew by 100 students between Fall 2019 and this semester. Dr.

LSU fall enrollment shatters records

For the third-straight year, LSU has broken the record for the largest and most diverse freshman class in university history. This year’s 6,690 freshmen enrolled surpasses last year’s record of 6,126 freshmen.

Eunice men busted in Turkey Creek

Two Eunice men were busted by Turkey Creek Police after their vehicle was stopped following a report of it being driven left of the center line.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 23 Ashton Joseph Devillier, 20, 400 block of St. James Avenue, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Crash on La. 13 kills Eunice man

A Eunice man died from injuries he suffered when his car collided head-on with an 18-wheeler on La. 13 near Heritage Road at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release. The crash claimed the life of 21-year-old Deonte Walker of Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 22 Lawrence Bobby Edwards, 36, 400 block of Mill, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Neah Michelle Wade, 26, 300 block of Faquetigue, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 22 05:08 Caller in the 700 block of Nimitz advised of stolen property. 05:51 Caller in the 1000 block of North 2nd Street advised that a subject took her vehicle.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 22 Desmond Troy Nimer, 40, 200 block of Sawmill Road, Port Barre. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dustin Drake Sonnier, 23, 700 block of W. South Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 20 Christopher Mouton, 40, 100 block of Gum, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000, misrepresentation during booking. September 21 Rodney Frank, 62, 300 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Criminal neglect of family. Korey J.