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Hank Williams Sr. Tribute at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a special show Hank Williams Sr. Tribute. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Reserve seating $15. Call for tickets at 337-457-7389. Starting at 10 a.m.

Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry

Elton ~ Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry, 80, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Elton. Mrs. Des was a member of St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 23 04:42 Traffic stop at 8th and U.S.190. 04:42 Request another unit. Strong odor of drugs from vehicle. 04:52 Consent to search given and nothing located.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 23 Julia Patton, 30, 3000 block of Culpepper, Alexandria. Probation and money warrants for City Court. Michael Thibodeaux, 55, 700 block of Juanita Street, Eunice. Money warrant for Eunice City Court. Christopher Courville Jr.

Information sought about Eunice burglary

St Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating the suspect involved in a burglary in Eunice. On Dec. 2, 2017, deputies were dispatched to 1019 N. 7th Street in Eunice for a residential burglary. A friend visiting the home owner noticed the kitchen door was wide open and a back window shattered.

She was missing her cell phone. Sheriff says man who offered help to find it raped her.

A man who offered to help a woman find her missing cell phone struck her in the back of the head and raped her in a camper near Sunset, St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said in a news release.

Patsy Fruge Garcia

Patsy Fruge Garcia passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2018, at the age of 67. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Christian Corner Ministries in Reddell, La.

UL Lafayette students recognized on Fall 2017 President’s, Dean’s lists

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has released its President’s and Dean’s lists for the Fall 2017 semester. Students recognized on the President’s List have earned a 3.8 GPA or better. Dean’s List honorees have earned at 3.5 GPA or better.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 23 Timothy Andre Stuckey, 29, 500 block of Collins Road, Opelousas. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (additional charge) Naimbre Griffin, 23, 100 block of Saylock Lane, Opelousas. Aggravated battery.

Unemployment rate declines for 8th month in a row to 4.6%

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.6 percent in December. This is the eighth consecutive month the unemployment rate has declined. Compared to December 2016, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has decreased 1.4 percentage points.