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Three days left for early voting

St. Landry Parish voters have three more days of early voting, which ends Saturday. At the end of voting Tuesday, 1,675 votes had been cast in St. Landry Parish. Of those votes, 483 were in person and 1,192 were absentee, according to the Secretary of State’s website.

Jobless rates more than double from last year

Tri-Parish unemployment rates more than doubled in May compared to those of a year ago, showing the affect of the coronavirus on the job scene, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. St. Landry Parish’s jobless rate in May was 12.8%, up from 5.

Fireworks are a go for 4th

The July 4th fireworks show at the Eunice Recreation Complex is scheduled at 9 p.m. Saturday and normally lasts for 30 minutes. Kenneth Peart, former mayor and Eunice’s expert pyrotechnist, said a grand finale of fireworks is planned.

$34B state budget cuts funding to colleges

Lawmakers agreed Tuesday on a $34 billion state budget that provides hundreds of millions for businesses hurt by the COVID-19 shutdown but freezes $60 million in pay raises for state employees and cuts funding for colleges that also are struggling financially.

Mary Effen Latour

Mary Effen Latour passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Avoyelles Manor, where she was a resident for the past year and a half. She was 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 1 Bryant Kevin Edwards, Jr., 28, 2100 block of Highway 167, Opelousas. Resisting an officer with force or violence, battery on a police officer, resisting an officer. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 30 Demika Singleton-Allen, 21, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property, simple assault, and disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 30 01:15 Caller in 1500 block of Darrell advised that someone is knocking on her door. 01:50 Lobby complaint of a subject that possibly got shot. Med Express en route. 07:00 Caller in 200 block of North St.

Austin "Tony" Brown

IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Austin Brown announces his passing at the age of 91 on June 29, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 30 Andy James Smith, 58, 900 block of Highway 749, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Victor Vallaire, 26, 700 block of N. Jake Street, Lake Charles.