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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 24 Rebecca Crowder, 63, 700 block of Harold Street, Eunice.

Pets cannot spread coronavirus, but they can bring joy during stressful times

Some people are concerned that pets can catch or spread the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Critical employees offered break on child care

In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Louisiana Department of Education Monday opened the Child Care Assistance Program to support essential critical infrastructure personnel.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 18 Corey Devon Moten, 32, 600 block of Lacombe Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Patrice Guidry, 46, 100 block of Andy Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 20 06:59 Standing by at Walmart due to a line being formed before store opens. 08:10 Officer requested about fraud at Coburn’s Supply. 09:038 Wreck at Walmart. No injuries. By auto center.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 20 Hannah Shay Duplechain, 31, 1300 block of Phillip Street, Eunice. Probation violation-hold. Robert Veillon, 32, 6100 block of Old Basile Highway, Eunice. Contempt of court. March 21 Joseph Keith Vories, 25, 400 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish school meal distirbution

Meals for Monday, March 23, 2020, in St.

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Thibodeaux

Katherine “Kathy” Marie Andrepont Thibodeaux passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 surrounded by both of her sons. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in light of the need for everyone to isolate at this time. More details to come later.

News notes

Eunice Symphony Orchestra postponed The Eunice Symphony Orchestra, now in its 19th year, is gearing up for its concert, “Classics by Candlelight.” However with the conornavirus the orchestra made a decision to posposed the April concert to a later date.

Antoine Roy Guidry

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Antoine Roy Guidry announces his passing on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home at the age of 56. At the family's request, arrangements have not been made at this time.