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COVID-19 count grows: 10 positive tests in St. Landry Parish; Acadia Parish man dies

The case count from the virus known as COVID-19 is continuing to rise as residents were ordered by Gov. John Bel Edwards to stay at home to prevent the virus from spreading. The first Tri-Parish death was reported on Friday. An 89-year-old Acadia Parish man reportedly died from from COVID-19.

Cyber attack at LSUE cost $2M

A cyber-ransomware attack cost LSUE close to $2 million, according to a report to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Chancellor Nancee Sorenson said the loss is an accounting of the costs LSUE incurred from the Oct. 23, 2019, attack. The university did not pay a ransom, she said.

Virus spread in Louisiana is among world’s fastest

The United States on Thursday eclipsed China, Italy, and 170 other countries for the most cases of coronavirus. The U.S. is now zooming past 85,000 cases and 1,000 deaths. Louisiana Gov.

Reed placed in forefront of parish virus response

Van Reed’s first day on the job as the director of Emergency Preparedness and public information officer for the St. Landry Parish Government was March 9. The very next week, Reed was thrust into the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as it crept closer to the parish.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 27 Kristy R. Luckett, 34, 400 block of Hwy. 748, Washington. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Louis M Hebert Jr., 32, 1500 block of Coulee Kinney, Abbeville. Two bench warrants.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 26 04:35 Possum in house in the 400 block of North St. Joseph. 04:36 Dog barking on North 9th. 04:49 Possum has been removed. 06:10 Disturbance in the 400 block of Corn. 09:02 Wreck by Circkle K. 09:08 Forged check at Super 1.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 26 Andrew Willis Denham, 26, 400 block of Corn Avenue, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Micahel S. Vidrine, 36, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Kevin Joseph Bonin, 26, 5100 block of Bob Acres, Delcambre.

Eunice mayor declares state of emergency for the city

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot announced he has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Eunice. In an email this afternoon, Fontenot stated, “This declaration has been made to follow in line with the federal and state declarations of emergency.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 26 Juan N. Grimaldo, 35, 1300 block of W. Peach Street, Eunice. Self-mutilation by a prisoner, Arrested by Eunice Police. Devin J. Jones, 33, 600 block of Burton Street, Opelousas.

Louisiana Department of Health updates coronavirus cases

The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day. As of noon on March 26, the Department reported 510 additional cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 2,305 positive cases.