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Tips sought in Iota High School burglary

The Iota Police Department is investigating a burglary at Iota High School that occurred at about at 2:30 a.m. March 10. Two suspects were captured on video surveillance entering through a window and walking throughout the school.

Douglas Dupre

Douglas Dupre passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 55. No Services have been planned at this time. Douglas is survived by his companion, Jacqueline Jack; one son, Rusty Jack; three daughters, Robin Freeman (Walter Jack, Jr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 5: Jerard D. Dorn, 32, 1000 block of Park Circle, Opelousas. Bond revoked, 27th Judicial District Court. Cody Woodruff, 23, 100 block of Allison Loop, Eunice. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 4 Nicholas John Moreau, II, 23, 200 block of Paris Street, Lafayette. Theft of value less than $1,000, possession of marijuana.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 4 07:09 Caller in 300 block of Fruge advised that he has been getting threats. 08:17 Report of a vehicle parked in a field off of Lester Road.

Legislature starts as protests increase

After a weekend that started with a show of American strength and unity with B-52 flybys, Saturday ended with the largest display of disunity so far against the quarantine as nearly 300 shouted at Louisiana’s Executive Mansion for Governor John Bel Edwards to reopen business immediately.

LOGA: State’s oil producers shuttering at alarming rate

The economic consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the oil glut generated by the Saudis and Russians, and the lack of storage are being felt at a much quicker pace than previously projected, gravely threatening Louisiana’s energy sector, a Louisiana Oil & Gas Association news release stated.

Amid tension, Louisiana Legislature resumes pandemic-shortened session

The Louisiana Legislature met Monday for the first time since time since March 31, resuming a regular annual session that has been suspended twice over COVID-19 concerns. “We have work to do, and we can’t wait any longer,” said state House of Representatives Speaker Clay Schexnayder.

Tips to reduce COVID-19 risk in your home

Most people know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in public, but what about within our homes?

Mail-in voting contested

Three blue states — Washington, Oregon and Colorado — conduct all of their elections through mail-in votes, and four red states— Wyoming, Montana, Utah and Alaska — are joining them this year in conducting their presidential primaries entirely through mail ballots.