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World War II bomber at fly-in

A B-17 waits for the crowd on June 26 at the start of a fly-in at the St. Landry Parish Airport in Opelousas. David Allen, airport manager, told the Parish Council the fly-in was successful with crowds from Friday through Sunday and it turned a profit. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Put off tax payments until 2021

All presidents must deal with things they did not expect FDR had the Great Depression and World War II. Kennedy had the Cuban Missile Crisis. George H. W. Bush had Saddam Hussein. And Donald Trump has had COVID-19. Despite what critics say, Trump has responded well to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Smell, knock and bust

Eunice Police discovered making a pot bust was easy as following their noses and knocking on the door on Wednesday. Police received a call about the odor of marijuana at the Days Inn in Eunice at about 2:30 p.m. Lt.

Chataignier experiences a budget shortfall

A budget shortfall is facing the Village of Chataignier in its general fund and sewer fund. The news came during the village council’s meeting Monday where it adopted the budget for the new fiscal year which began July 1. The village collected $132,916.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 2 Michael Ray Thomas, 33, 400 block of S. Beulah Street, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Compromise bill on auto insurance approved

Republican lawmakers and Gov. John Bel Edwards agreed Tuesday to make changes to the state’s civil justice system that could limit damages in personal injury cases in an effort to lower car insurance rates.

Crowley City Hall closed to public due to COVID-19 concerns

In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the area — and, specifically, in Acadia Parish — Mayor Tim Monceaux announced Tuesday that he was closing city hall to the public. Similarly, City Judge M’elise Trahan announced that Crowley City Court offices will once again close to the public.

LPB to televise math instruction

In an effort to support continuous learning for all students during the summer months, the Louisiana Department of Education announced it has expanded its partnership with Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) to televise high-quality math instruction on a regular schedule from July 6 to July 31.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 1 Michael Thomas, 33, 400 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, 28 grams or less. Timothy J. Stelly, 37, homeless, Eunice. Bench warrant. Marcy J.