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Truth is relative with ‘Mostly Peaceful’ protests

Are the riots in major cities around the country really happening? It’s a question that should only require a simple “yes” or “no” answer, but in an age when relativism prevails and even gender is a state a mind, there are no simple questions. There are, however, a lot of dumb answers.

Are vertical farms on the up and up?

When I was a carefree lad watching “Lost in Space,” the Robinson family’s high-tech hydroponic garden sounded neat. Now I worry that the science fiction program sowed seeds that are taking us too far away from our roots of harvest festivals and “planting by the signs.

Sheriff: Man used photo to force juvenile into sex

A 19-year-old man is accused of threatening to publish a nude photo of juvenile female to force her into a sexual relationship. St.

Leads sought in shooting

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Detective Graig Leblanc and Crime Stoppers needs help in solving a shooting in the Arnaudville/Grand Coteau area. At 11:30 p.m. June 10, deputies responded to La. 93 in the Arnaudville/Grand Coteau area in reference to a shooting.

Pursuit leads to stolen vehicle, charges against Lafayette man

A 35-year-old Lafyette man was captured after a pursuit through Chataignier and into St. Landry Parish ending on La. 103 at McGuffy Road where the vehicle wrecked into the ditch.

Man charged with sexual battery of female relatives

An Opelousas man is charged with three counts of sexual battery on two juvenile female family members. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz identified the man arrested on July 28 as Lewis G. Champagne II, 56, 10975 Highway 190, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 30 Dereck Jimmie Dorsey, 29, 800 block of Miller Road, Opelousas. Criminal trespass, littering prohibited. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Paris Mona Butler, 21, 2000 block of N. Lobdell Boulevard, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 29 00:11 Caller advised of a speeding vehicle driving recklessly down the road and nearby Valero. 00:16 Lobby complaint in reference to a citizen concerned about Covid.

News notes

Grab & Go meals for kids through Wednesday Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Wednesday. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dustin Chase Thompson

EUNICE~Our hearts are filled with sorrow as the family announces the unexpected loss of Dustin Chase Thompson, a loving father, son, grandchild, brother, uncle and friend. He was 28. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St.