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Secretary of State race is picking up

Like he did during last year’s special election for state treasurer, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is picking sides again in the special election for secretary of state — by endorsing no one in particular and critiquing one person specifically.

City budget approved

A budget little changed from the current one was approved by aldermen at Tuesday’s city meeting. In a budget message, Mayor Scott Fontenot stated that revenues would remain about $11.1 million — the same as the current year. The city’s budget year is from July through June.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 12 Chet Allen Richard, 35, 500 block of Airline Road, Opelousas. Aggravated battery; attempted second degree murder. Arrested by St. Landry Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excepts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 12 05:55 Disturbance in the 500 block of West Maple. 06:46 Loose dogs on Ulysse. 07:15 Be on the lookout for a stolen white GMC pickup last seen at La. 370 and 365. 07:37 Wreck at Cajun Music Hall.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 12 Chet Allen Richard, 35, 500 block of Airline Road, Opelousas. Aggravated battery; attempted second degree murder. Arrested by St. Landry Sheriff’s Office.

Alice Trahan Lopez

BASILE~It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Trahan Lopez announces her passing on Monday, June 11, 2018 in the comfort of her home at the age of 79. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Basile.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 11 06:08 Wreck at Laurel and East Street. 09:10 Stolen air conditioner in the 600 block of North 8th. 09:56 Son trespassing in the 700 block of South 5th. 11:10 Break-in in he 100 block of Bobcat.

Henry Louis Leger

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Henry Louis Leger announces his passing on Saturday, June 09, 2018 at MD Anderson in Houston with loving family by his side. He was 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at Our Lady Mt.

State Police: Eunice man fled police before he smashed into a tree

A Eunice man died Monday in a single-vehicle crash while running from police, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop D. Shortly after 7 a.m., a Kinder police officer observed a 2006 Ford Mustang commit a traffic violation.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 11 Stacy Lynn Pugh, 34, 100 block of Eula Lane, Church Point.Speeding; operating vehicle while license is suspended. Arrested by St. Landry Sheriff’s Office. Jules Andrus, 18, 1100 block of Ballard Lane, Opelousas.