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Rain poses problem for rice crop

The Louisiana rice crop is having a challenging year, but good weather in June could result in a decent harvest, according to the LSU AgCenter rice specialist. “Don’t expect a record yield,” Dustin Harrell said at field day held May 27 near Iowa in Calcasieu Parish.

School pay raises appear likely to pass

The House on Monday unanimously approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’ $3.8 billion financing formula for public school funding, including $1,000 teacher pay raises and $500 staff pay raises as well as a $39 million block grant.

Ora Lee "Peaches" Dunlap

A celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 for Ora Lee “Peaches” Dunlap. Ora Lee Dunlap, 71, was born on Jan. 8, 1948 and passed away on May 30, 2019. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 5 Ricky Terrell Rubin, 37, 300 block of West Eliza Street, Opelousas. Probation hold, home invasion. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ben Jones Jr., age 70, 100 block of Tillou Andrus, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 4 05:12 Man with a stick is playing with a tree in the 1400 block of Yukon. 08:11 Shed broken into in the 500 block of College. 10:13 Caller from 1500 block of Lawrence said someone ran into the back of his truck.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 3 Harrison Joseph Arnaud, 53, 100 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs (amphetamine/meth) and violation of drug-free zone. Brityn Arnaud, 26, 100 block of Acadia Street, Eunice.

John Gregory Bollich

John Gregory Bollich passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the age of 64. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:00 PM at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata. Father Clinton Sensat will officiate with Deacon Gary Gaudin assisting.

Linus Allison Sr.

EUNICE-Funeral services for Mr. Linus Allison, Sr., age 76, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:00 A. M. with the visitation beginning at 8:00 A. M. at Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice, LA. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 4 Jordy Brenn Lanthier, 35, 3000 block of Stagg Avenue, Basile. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Eunice Police. Herman J. Dejean, 56, 100 block of Allemond Drive, Lafayette.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 3 06:11 Be on the lookout for a white Z-71 pickup from Elton. Switch plate. 06:24 Son not listening to mother at Crestview Apartments. 09:45 Man passed out in vehicle at Pedestal Bank drive-through.