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Virtual art: UL Lafayette’s ‘Hilliard at Home’ series brings museum to viewers’ inboxes

Art lovers spending time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic needn’t miss out on “trips” to the museum. The Hilliard Art Museum – University of Louisiana at Lafayette delivers a weekly palette of virtual content to art enthusiasts’ inboxes.

Arole "A.J." Ardoin

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Arole “AJ” Ardoin announces his unexpected passing on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 41 years. A Celebration of Life will take place at 3 p.m.

Free COVID-19 testing extended at Cajun Filed

Free mobile COVID-19 testing at Cajun Field will be extended through today. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Health have been operating the site since July 10. COVID-19 testing is typically held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on most days.

48 seconds altered his life

When it comes to life no one knows just how quickly it can change better than Wade Berzas. Berzas was the lone survivor in the Dec. 28 crash that took down his airplane on the way to the LSU vs University of Oklahoma playoff game in Atlanta, Georgia. “It was 48 seconds.

Qualifying begins Wednesday for November election

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is requesting people attending qualifying this week wear masks. But masks cannot be required, he added. Qualifying is for the Nov. 3 election, which will include the presidential election and open primary election for Congress.

Editorial: Broadband internet essential to rural America

Strengthening access to broadband services in rural America is a priority for the wellbeing of our nation – it will ensure that everyone has the ability to engage with the world in a meaningful way.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 17 Stefan J. Coleman, 33, 200 block of Oleander Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 16 Brittany Watson, 34, 1300 block of 7th Street, Lake Charles. Theft, value less than $1,000.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 16 00:09 Disturbance reported in Acadian Village. 00:54 Report of a railroad crossing light malfunctioning at Samuel Drive. 01:32 Clerk from Taco Bell advised of a subject intoxicated.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.