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State Fire Marshal urges vigilance following spike in fire-related deaths

Because the state is experiencing a recent surge in fire-related deaths, several due to the arrival of markedly lower temperatures, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging citizens to remain vigilant when using space heaters and other heating sources, while maintaining working smoke alarms...

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 5 Danielo Everett Hall II, 34, 100 block of Gianfala Drive, Church Point. Simple battery. Delane Rashad Mcguin, age 27, 6400 block of Kincaid Drive, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 4 05:51 Vehicle on fire at 821 S. Beulah. 05:58 Fire is out. 08:17 Disturbance in the 100 block of Mamie. 14:32 Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 4 Troy Nicholas Ledoux, 33, 700 block of Juanita Street, Eunice. Money warrant for driving under suspension. Kathleen Ranton, 34, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Aggravated assault and resisting an officer.

Tri-Parish jobless rates improve from a year ago

Tri-Parish unemployment rates improved in November compared to a year ago, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report citing federal Bureau of Labor & Statistics. The workforce in St. Landry and Acadia parishes remained below those of a year ago in November.

United Way of Acadiana offering free tax prep for qualifying families

When people are financially stable, they can make financial decisions that benefit themselves and their families, which, in turn, benefits the community. Being financially stable also puts families in a better position to handle crisis – job loss, illness or other unforeseen expenses.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 4 Donadieu Mallet, 74, 200 block of Henry, Opelousas. DWI second offense; operating vehicle while under suspension; careless operation of vehicle. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 3 Kaley Andrus, 25, 200 block of Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice. Theft. Anthony Boudreaux, 21, 1900 block of W. Oak, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 3 00:12 Fire at 813 South Martin Luther King dryer. Fire District 6 en route. 00:21 Made contact with residents at 811 South Martin Luther King and they are getting out.

New Year’s Day house fire is total loss for Rayne family

The Rayne Fire Department is investigating a New Year’s Day residential fire on Holt Avenue. According to Chief Allen Credeur, the house was “fully involved” by the time responders arrived Monday afternoon. Early reports indicate a clothes dryer caused the blaze.