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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 17 Donald Dwayne Broussard, 48, 600 block of W. Hiram Street, Opelousas. Interfering with an investigation, simple battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

America’s foundation based on morality, religion

America was founded based on religion and morality as the essential pillars. John Adams stated, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.” George Washington said that he hoped the new nation “would acknowledge the providence of the Almighty God and obey his will.

Masks and other academic adjustments in a COVID-19 world

Relax. This is not a column on the efficacy of wearing masks. Who has the energy anymore? I’m wearing one in case it prevents me or someone else from getting sick. That’s pretty much it. If it turns out that it didn’t do any good, so be it.

Change voting age to 16? Try 80!

San Francisco residents will vote on a measure in November to allow teenagers as young as 16 to vote in local elections. That’s according to The Hill, which also reports that in recent years, two women in Congress introduced measures to lower the voting age nationwide to 16.

$300 jobless pay ends

The federal program meant to help workers who lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and response has ended. The White House authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to spend up to $44 billion to add $300 per week to the unemployment benefits of qualified workers.

LDAF’s Indian Creek Recreation Area to reopen

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Indian Creek Recreation Area is scheduled to reopen today. The recreation area was closed Aug. 26 in preparation for Hurricane Laura which ravaged parts of Louisiana including Indian Creek. “We are eager to see our visitors again.

Information sought about Chataignier armed robbery

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the following: The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance with an ongoing investigation. At 9:14 p.m.

State Fire Marshal’s Office urges generator safety

With another tropical system taking aim at Louisiana, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is reminding residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators.

Dashboard developed at UL

University of Louisiana at Lafayette researchers have developed technology that’s assisting city officials in New Orleans understand risks associated with economic recovery, and are expanding the project statewide thanks to a National Science Foundation grant.

Raymond Landreneau

Raymond Landrenau passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 90. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Father Sal Istre officiating. Burial will follow in Rougeau Cemetery in Duralde.