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Virus didn’t affect early voting

There were 830 early votes cast in St. Landry Parish when it ended on Saturday. That compares to 1,101 votes cast in the 2016 presidential primary. Cheryl Milburn, parish registrar of voters, thought the turnout was good and didn’t believe the virus situation kept voters away.

Reber in line for top VFW job

The commander of VFW Post 8971 in Eunice Don Reber was recently elected as the state junior vice commander during the VFW State Convention held at the Eunice Post on June 20. Reber said, “It was the only time ever that a Post home hosted a state convention.

Library reopens

The Eunice Public Library officially opened to the public on Monday after being closed for several months. Library patrons are asked to obey rules and restrictions. Sanitizers are located at the front entrance table as one walks inside.

98 St. Landry entities received at least $150K in federal program

More than 4,500 jobs are linked to entities in St. Landry Parish approved for loans of at least $150,000 through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Information identifying some of the recipients of assistance through the program was released by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Cecelia LaFleur Cormier

Cecelia LaFleur Cormier passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the age of 75. No Services have been planned at this time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 8 Michael Burtman Forbes, 31, 700 block of Glenn Street, Opelousas. Hold for Opelousas City Court. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Roy’Derrick Wendell Johnson, 25, 700 block of W.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 7 Gary Leleux, 45, 2400 block of Old. Hwy. 13, Mamou. Warrant (AWOL military).

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 7 00:10 Caller in 1800 block of West Magnolia advised of a naked man on the porch. 01:30 Caller advised of a subject sitting on the side of the road with legs in the roadway. Call came from U.S.

Gov. Edwards announces $90M investment by Cabot in Ville Platte

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Cabot Corporation Senior Vice President Bart Kalkstein announced Cabot will make a $90 million capital investment to enhance the performance of its plant in Ville Platte, Louisiana.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 7 Derek Cordell Fugett, 46, 200 block of W. Convent Street, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule I CDS (two counts), possession of Schedule II CDS. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.