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Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Feb. 27 Eric Ray Arabie, 30, 3300 block of Stagg Avenue, Basile. One count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Black Caucus leaving imprint on special session

In what House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia, called a “new development,” members of the Black Caucus derailed Monday’s planned House votes when its membership demanded that a change in income tax brackets be included in any compromise that survives this ongoing special session.

Mark Sundance Sanchez

ST. LANDRY - Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Ville Platte on Saturday, March 03, 2018, for Mark Sundance Sanchez, 37, who passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 in Pine Prairie, LA.

New St. Landry Parish speed limits approved (Pdf attached)

The St. Landry Parish Council approved new speed limits on roads paved in the Smooth Ride Home Program. The approval occurred at the Feb. 21 meeting.

House leaders bicker over fiscal filibuster

House leadership bickered Monday over who is to blame for a new stall in budget negotiations instead of voting on several key bills that could raise revenue and solve the state’s looming budget crisis.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 26 Della David Melancon, 66, 500 block of Koch Road, Arnaudville. Obscenity; disturbing the peace. Arrested by Arnaudville Police. Jessie James Freeman Sr., 1100 block of Overton Street, Opelousas. DWI second Offense.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 26 07:26 Stray dog in the 1900 block of Ash. Black Lab with tail cut off. 09:29 Dead dog in the 600 block of Magnolia. 10:43 Someone broke into gym at Eunice Junior High School.

Acadia Parish sheriff plans ‘Coffee’ at LSUE

Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson is inviting everyone to “Coffee with the Sheriff” at 8 a.m. Saturday, at LSUE Community Education Building. Gibson will give an update on his office’s progress and have a question and answer session

Patterson police searching for shooting suspect

Patterson police are searching for a murder suspect wanted in connection with a Friday night shooting. The intended victim in the case wasn't hit by gunfire, Police Chief Patrick LaSalle said. Robert J. Parker Jr.

Something new for the Eagle Expo

The Daily Review/Bill Decker The annual Eagle Expo, St. Mary's time in the national birdwatching spotlight, was conducted at spots around the Tri-City area Thursday through Saturday, connecting people with bald eagles in their natural habitat.