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The word Trump should never use

When I hear the word “lynch,” I immediately think of the black experience of torture, persecution and dehumanization that was so prevalent in the first half of the last century in the American south.

Halloween costumes: Free expression vs. offense

Everything is offensive now — even Halloween. In Sandy Springs, Ga., a fellow’s humorous display featured a pumpkin man mooning the street. “His pants are halfway down, showing his backside which is made up of pumpkins,” reports CBS12.com.

John "Tuttie" Luther Babineaux

John “Tuttie” Luther Babineaux passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 31 Quan’dareian Andrus, 20, 400 block of East Jefferson Street, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 30 Paulos Jerome Breaux, 31, 100 block of Lastraps St., Grand Coteau.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 30 04:51 Car break-in in the 1900 block of West Park. 08;20 Male flagged officer down and threw a $100 bill and refused to take it back in the 600 block of West Vine.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 30 Dedrick James Vigers, 43, 600 block of South East Street, Eunice. Probation warrant. Timothy Jermaine Edward, 37, 700 block of Fifth Street, Mamou. Bench warrant. Lisa Renee Fontenot, 52, 1300 block of Railroad Street, Mamou. Bench warrant.

News notes

CDA Court 208 meeting set Monday The Court Eunice 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will meet at 6 p.m.at the Jeanmard Hall on N. 3rd St. All members are encouraged to be there. New membership is always open. For more information call Vice Regent Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.

Teen arrested on stolen 4-wheeler after chase

St. Landry and Evangeline parish deputies arrested a 16-year-old male after a pursuit on La. 1168 — Belaire Cove Road — at about 4 p.m. Sunday.

3 Acadia Parish men charged in shooting, armed robbery

Three Acadia Parish men have been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed robbery, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.