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Anti-hazing, voting rights bills signed by governor

Four bills to stop hazing were signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards Thursday. Edwards also signed legislation that would restore voting rights to felons on parole five years after their release from prison.

Louisiana ranked as low-tax

As lawmakers battle over raising more revenue, it is worth keeping in mind that Louisiana residents pay some of the lowest state taxes in the country, tax and budget analysts say.

Tri-Parish workforce declines slightly, jobless rate down

The Tri-Parish workforce declined by 133 people to 68,743 in April compared to April 2017, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission and compiled by the federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics. There were 3,558 people looking for jobs in April in St.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 31 Brette Hebert Logan, 22, 400 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Probation warrant. Michael Hebert James, 25, 400 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Probation warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 1 Desmond Terrell Jason, 41, 900 block of East Sandoz Street, Opelousas. Seven counts of simple battery; sexual battery; possession of Schedule II drugs; possession of Schedule I CDS; possession of Schedule IV drugs.

Acadia deputies arrest on heroin charge

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division deputies arrested a man who has ties to the Iota area for distribution of heroin, according to Sheriff KP Gibson. The arrest was made in the Basile area of Acadia Parish.

Summer feeding site opens Monday in Eunice

Starting Monday Highland Elementary will be a site for the St. Landry Parish School Board Child Nutrition Department’s Summer Food Service Program. The program is offered free to any child 18 years and younger.

Senate panel raises revenue

With the clock ticking down, a Senate committee on Wednesday amended a House Republican bill to sharply increase the revenue that it would raise to $642 million from $365 million to address a looming budget shortfall.

Eunice man charged with raping juveniles, transmitting STD

A 34-year-old Eunice man is charged with three counts of second-degree rape and sexual battery, and transmitting an STD to his victims, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 30 08:36 Lobby complaint about stolen pain medication. 09:21 Man harassing people at mayor’s office. 11:27 Truck at house at Jake and Betty. Person is taking things of the house and putting them in a pickup truck.