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Tri-Parish job numbers remain depressed in July

The Tri-Parish unemployment numbers for July remained below those of a year ago as the coronavirus impact lingers. The total workforce in July was 64,100, down 13% from the July 2019 workforce of 68,722. St. Landry Parish’s July workforce was 29,333, down 10% from the July 2019 workforce of 32,672.

Pipeline leaks off Atteberry Road

A pipeline blowout occurred about noon Wednesday in a field off of Atteberry Road, off of La. 370, east of La. 13 South. Details were limited, but Fire Chief Harral Johnson of Acadia Parish Fire District 4 was in the field himself checking on the conditions.

Wind, rain deal blow to harvested rice

Rice farmers without electricity across southwest Louisiana are struggling to save their rice crop in storage. Farmer Paul Johnson, of Bell City, had a good rice crop harvested long before Hurricane Laura hit the Louisiana coast on Aug. 27.

Eunice men file recall on Gov. Edwards

Two Eunice men filed a recall petition on Gov. John Bel Edwards.

EHS assistant principal charged

An Eunice High School assistant principal was arrested after a domestic incident on Monday involving his juvenile son and a St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputy.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 2 Jason Cristobal Vargas, 34, 20 block of Bertie Carter Road, Forest Hill. Entry or remaining after being forbidden, resisting an officer, self mutilation by a prisoner, disturbing the peace. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 1 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, possession of a stolen firearm. Leenna A. Jones, 40, 200 block of West Gum, Eunice. Misrepresentation during booking. David L. Boone, 38, 200 block of MLK Drive, Chataignier.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 1 00:03 Caller in 100 block of Faquetigue advised that someone is knocking on her door. 03:12 Caller in 200 block of Nimitz advised that there is a truck in her driveway playing loud music.

Bobby Hamous Sr.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Bobby Hamous, Sr. announces his passing on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Lasalle General Hospital in Jena at the age of 63 years old. A Celebration of Life will take place at 10 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 1 Jason Cole Leger, 33, 200 block of Herbert Ortego Road, Washington. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Joel Murray, 35, 1100 block of N. Market Street, Opelousas.