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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 7 Jadeyn Jagneaux, 17, 100 block of N. Albert Street, Port Barre.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 6 Kodi Manuel, 30, Katy Lane, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, Aug. 6 There were no traffic stops. 1:00 a.m. Medical call in the 800 block of East Maple.

News notes

Charlene Richard Mass set Monday The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the Mass will follow at 6 p.m. After Mass all are invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship.

Researchers develop ‘living reefs’ to prevent land loss, promote marine life

Right past the dock on Calcasieu Lake, Megan La Peyre stared at an ominous rain cloud she and her team were driving straight into. On this boat, La Peyre, an adjunct professor at the LSU AgCenter and unit leader of the U.S.

Job opportunity

For all of the federal employees who have been relieved of employment with the federal government and would like to continue in the federal system you should give serious consideration to the armed forces.

‘Village of the Damned’ starring Sydney Sweeney

When I first saw “Village of the Damned,” I was 11 years old, staying up late to watch the Million Dollar Movie on our local ABC affiliate. It wasn’t a particularly scary film, but it did give me a moment’s pause, as much of a moment as an 11-year-old can spare for philosophizing.

Iran’s water crisis is a mirror and warning

I hate being right about things that only lead to disaster. It’s not flattering. It’s not vindicating. It’s just deeply, depressingly familiar. Right now, in July 2025, millions of Iranians are struggling to get clean water. Sanitation is collapsing under sweltering heat.

Vietnam veterans, Purple Heart recipients honored

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to honor both Vietnam veterans and Purple Heart recipients this week during the Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention and on National Purple Heart Day with the lighting of the Governor’s Mansion and the Crescent City Connection.

La. 358 to close for bridge repairs

La. 358 (Brigman Highway) between Scanlan Lane and Pitreville Highway will be closed at 9 a.m. Monday to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, weather permitting. The detour route will not be posted but will consist of La. 1108, La. 95 and La. 35. The closure is necessary to allow crews to perform bridge repairs.