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National debt is out of control

Breaking news: Federal spending is out of control. I’m kidding, of course. Spending, deficits and debt have been out of control for years. It’s just that last week we broke yet another record.

Volunteers sought to monitor bat colonies

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is conducting bat colony monitoring in the state in an effort to survey for white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by a fungus that is responsible for more than 6 million bat deaths in the United States.

Concerns heard about squash, cucumbers, watermilons in La.

Are your squash, cucumbers or watermelon plants not producing fruit this summer? Extension agents across the state have been getting calls recently from home vegetable gardeners concerned that their plants are not making fruit.

Policy groups rollout ‘reset’ of state policies

Three prominent public policy groups in Louisiana are calling for a “reset” of the state’s approach to taxes, spending and other issues.

LPN to RN program planned at T.H. Harris in Opelousas

South Louisiana Community College received approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to offer an LPN to RN Transition Program track at its T.H. Harris Campus in Opelousas this fall. The approval was granted during the board’s June 13 meeting.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 18 05:54 Inmate fell in jail. First responders coming. 07:29 18-wheeler on property at Acadian Lawn and Cycle. 07:35 Wreck at Dairy Queen.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 18 Bridgette R. Miller, 100 block of College Road, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Anthony T. Thibodeaux, 31, 100 block of College Road, Eunice. Theft, two counts principal to theft. Kodi W. Manuel, 24, 700 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 17 06:40 Stranded vehicle in front of Frey's Outfitters. 07:43 Truck and trailer stolen in the 300 block of West Peach. 08:16 Two loose black dogs on Park.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 18 Joseph D. Keys, 48, 200 block of Hazel Street, Port Barre. Arrested on bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kyle Mclendon, 35, 200 block of North Bullard Avenue, Opelousas.

Jerry "Gerald" Thibodeaux

Jerry “Gerald” Thibodeaux passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St Thomas More Catholic Church. Father Clinton Sensat will officiate. Burial will follow at St Thomas More Cemetery.