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Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 26 01:11 Caller in 600 block of North 8th Street advised that there is someone beating on his door.

Agriculture escaped severe destruction from hurricane

Although definitive results won’t be available for a few days, the effects on agriculture appear to be less destructive than most people feared before Hurricane Laura struck, but forests and residences sustained significant damage.

Power outages followed Laura

Hurricane Laura left downed trees and power lines in Eunice, but spared the city from major damage. By Friday, Laura’s aftermath began to look like Hurricane Rita in 2005 as vehicles lined up for fuel, food and other supplies. “Eunice is crazy right now.

Death in Acadia Parish attributed to storm

Acadia Parish experienced a storm related death Wednesday, according to Sheriff KP Gibson. The incident occurred in the 3500 block of the Eunice-Iota Highway just north of Iota. The occurred as a tree fell and struck a home.

Diocese closes schools Friday

All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lafayette will remain closed Friday due to widespread power outages and to allow school principals time to assess property damage.

Pet policy changed at state parks

Pets have always been welcome to enjoy the trails and outdoor spaces at Louisiana State Parks, but they were not allowed to overnight with their owners in cabins until now. Lt. Gov.

Hurricane Laura impacts ability to collect blood donations

The closure of Vitalant’s blood donation centers and the cancellation of all mobile blood drives through Friday, has resulted in the loss of over 260 anticipated donations. However, during a storm, the use of blood in hospitals to help save the lives of patients does not stop.

St. Landry Parish extends curfew

St. Landry Parish Government has extended the parish-wide curfew until further notice to allow clean up and utility crews to complete their work safely.  There are numerous reports throughout the parish of downed powerlines and trees, as well as flood roadways.

Gov. Edwards signs order extending Phase Two and other restrictions in Louisiana until Sept. 11

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an order today that extends Phase Two and the statewide mask mandate, closure of bars to on-site consumption and gathering size limits in Louisiana for another two weeks, until September 11, 2020.

La. farmers rushing harvest before Hurricane Laura hits

North Louisiana farmers are rushing to get their corn crop out of the field before Hurricane Laura hits, and so far, the crop looks good.   Laura also has the potential to inflict serious damage to the state’s soybean crop.