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Fly overs to salute health care workers, virus victims

Fly overs are planned at at Acadian Medical Center and Opelousas General Hospital on Friday to salute health care workers and honor the victims of COVID-19. David Allen, St.

St. Landry Parish extends curfew, adjusts hours

St. Landry Parish has extended a parish-wide adult and juvenile curfew until May 15 to coincide with the state’s stay-at-home order as part of the response to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Parish Government did adjust the times of the curfew. The curfew is now 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily.

President Trump invites Gov. Edwards to Oval Office

Amid frustrated groans from many furloughed workers and many in the business community, Governor John Bel Edwards took the advice of his cabinet and healthcare experts Monday and announced, "I am extending the Stay-at-Home order from April 30 to May 15.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 29 00:40 Caller in 1600 block of Yukon requested extra police patrol. 04:54 Report of a stalled vehicle at LSUE and Maple Avenue. 09:14 Traffic crash reported on Raceway property.

Harry Lee LaFleur

Harry LaFleur passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 86. A private graveside service was held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at St Paul Cemetery with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Harry founded the Cajun French Music Association in November of 1984.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 30: Chadrick J. Lavergne, 48, 500 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice.

Marilyn Kay Hall

Marilyn Kay Hall passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 60. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 29 Cordero R. Anderson, 31, 500 block of Lewis, Eunice. Aggravated flight in a vehicle, driver’s license suspension/revocation of license. Christopher Launey Arnaud, 25, 200 block of Thayer, Eunice.

News notes

Free lunch for elderly at Southeast Center Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is providing free lunches for the elderly, veterans and disabled from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Southeast Neighborhood Center, at 101 City Avenue in Eunice. Delivery is available also.

Top Republican critical of Edwards extending stay-at-home order

The second-ranking Republican in the Louisiana House criticized Gov. John Bel Edwards Tuesday for extending his statewide stay-at-home order through May 15 instead of opening up parts of the state sooner. Rep.