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Pilots pay tribute to health care workers

A noontime Friday flyover of the Eunice and Opelousas hospitals saluted health care workers. Ryan Elliot, lead pilot of a T-6 Texan, said the flyover was to show support for first responders who have been dealing with coronavirus outbreak. “We are just trying to show some support,” he said of “St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 30 00:32 Report of a suspicious vehicle across the street from Tamaran Loop. 11:35 Shots being fired in the 500 block of East Maple 11:35 Subject advised that shots were fired on Corn Street.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 30 Adam Chapman, 35, 1800 block of Louanna, Mamou. Three bench warrants. Elliot Mark Daigle, 38, 1200 block of Phillip Avenue, Eunice. Simple assault. Tyrone Chambers, 35, 300 block of North East Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Beware the coming termite swarm

This is the time of year when you can expect to begin seeing swarms of Formosan subterranean termites. Beginning in late April and going through June, termite alates, or swarmers, will be congregating around lights after dark.

Food assistance available

Anita Johnson, left, Beatrice Malveaux, and Delores Basile are at the Southeast Neighborhood Center Wednesday for a pick up of lunches provided free by Restoring God’s Glory Ministries. The pastor of Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is Kayla Givs.

Little Sisters of the Poor meet pandemic with grace humility

In the outside world, the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting our divisions. Inside the Little Sisters of the Poor retirement residence in Pittsburgh, it’s revealing the power of grace and humility.

Johnson announces public housing COVID-19 support

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, announced over $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds have been awarded to public housing authorities across Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District.

Basile council to adjust police salary budget

At the April 13 meeting of the Basile mayor and town council, councilwoman Latoya Howze read aloud a letter presented to the board by Police Chief Allen Ivory, Jr.

CRIME & COVID-19

Along with the expected tolls that Gov. John Bel Edwards’s stay-at-home order has taken on citizens across Louisiana, the new normal has had a positive side effect: Crime rates have fallen substantially in cities and towns that are following it.

Parish president says he is recovering

St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot gave an update on his health Tuesday saying he is recovering, according to a news release. Fontenot was diagnosed with a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.