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Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 24 09:29 Report of a suspicious vehicle parked. Call came from 300 block of S. 9th St. 11:23 Disturbance reported at 100 block of Tamaran Loop. 12:24 Lobby complaint in regards to a stolen firearm.

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Voter registration deadlines listed Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, has announced that the last day to register to vote in person or by mail for the Oct. 12 election will be Sept. 11. The deadline for GeauxVote.com online electronic registration will be Sept. 21.

New Homegrown by Heroes logo depicts female vets

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) recently revamped its state collaborated Homegrown by Heroes labels with the inclusion of a female service member to complement the existing male figure.

St. Landry Council on Aging

New Board members and a new director at St. Landry Council on Aging meet recently. Seated, from left, are Judy Doyle, COA director; Donald Robinson, vice chairman;Lincoln Savoie, chairman; Hazel Benoit, secretary; John Burghdoff, treasurer; and Theresa Stelly, Board member.

Acadia Parish withdraws from Acadiana Planning Commission

Acadia Parish no longer has a seat on the Acadiana Planning Commission. By a 4-3 vote at its July meeting, the Acadia Parish Police Jury decided to withhold its annual dues to the APC.

Planned Parenthood’s true mission

I’ve often been a critic of Planned Parenthood, because I believe that despite its arguments to the contrary, the organization is primarily a political tool for the abortion industry.

Tough Medicaid questions for governor debates

In response to State Rep. Beryl Amedee’s request (“Time to ask some tough questions about La.

Politicians: Act you’re a kindergartener

We could use a hearty dose of Robert Fulghum wisdom about now. Our political discourse is at a fever pitch. Our allegedly esteemed elected leaders are carrying on like unruly children — shouting and pouting and becoming increasingly strident with their political opponents.

Tips sought in Rayne vehicle burglaries

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating several vehicle burglaries which occurred between July 7 and 10 in the area of Quarter Pole Road and Habetz Loop near Rayne. Multiple subjects on bicycles were seen on video surveillance.

Crawfish, shrimp labeling law to begin Sept. 1

Following action by the Louisiana Legislature and Gov. John Bel Edwards, restaurants and distributors that offer cooked or prepared crawfish or shrimp must notify their customers if these seafood items came from outside the United States. The notice must be printed on menus.