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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 11 Tony L. Williams, 39, 200 block of Roderick Street and 600 block of Beauguard Street, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000. Michael James Hebert, 27, 400 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Probation violation hold. Juvenile, 17, Ville Platte.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 11 Johnathan Neil Simar, 26, 4300 block of Cole Gully Road, Branch. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple battery. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 10 07:29 Wreck in front of Queen Cinema. 09:55 Hit and run in front of Sonic. 10:52 Two children unrestrained in vehicle westbound on U.S. 190 in front of Dollar General.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. July 10 Beverly Reeves McCoy, 67, 600 block of South 12th Street, Eunice. Criminal trespass.

Rendez-vous des Cajuns show cancelled

The Rendez-vous des Cajuns show at the Liberty Theater in Eunice scheduled for this Saturday, July 13, has been cancelled due to weather concerns.

South Louisiana’s national parks closed due to weather

South Louisiana’s national parks closed due to weather All six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve as well as New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park are closed Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12, due to the threat of the predicted tropical storm/hurricane.

DOTD reminds motorists to use caution during severe weather

With the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall that may impact areas of the state, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds motorists to take extra precautions should traveling be necessary.

LSUE to close Friday due to weather

Due to expected inclement weather and the potential for flooding in southwest Louisiana, LSU Eunice will be closed on Friday, July 12. All classes and events scheduled for Friday are canceled. This includes classes at LSUA and Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital.

News notes

St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery strictly operates by donations and volunteers. The cemetery is not a private one.

About men, women, interruptors and the post-woke age

When a woman keeps talking over a man who refuses to listen and is trying to interrupt her, that is at most an annoyance and a breach of courtesy. If the woman and the man happen to be in a romantic or familial relationship, it is also grounds for some flowers and a nice dinner.