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Media reports on Antifa … finally

The Washington Post headline is absolutely astonishing: “Black-clad antifa members attack peaceful right-wing demonstrators in Berkeley” Seriously, an astute reader these days would think the masthead above such a headline would read, “Washington Times,” not “Washington Post.

Here comes the Cajun Navy!

The Cajun Navy wasted no time. Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas Coast on a Friday. By Sunday, hundreds of boats were on their way to Texas.

Church Point man charged with 6 counts in shooting

A 34-year-old Church Point man has been arrested on six counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with a domestic disturbance. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said Joseph Berchman Robert Jr.

Suspect sought in Iota burglary

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs the public’s help to solve a crime. Iota Police are investigating a residential burglary which occurred on Aug. 13 in the 200 block of Doucet Street. Two suspects kicked in the back door of the residence.

Mother, 2 sons arrested

Three family members ended up being arrested as a drug bust turned into a fracas at a residence in the 1400 block of West Vine. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said officers received information that Francis Schaefer IV, 29, possessed and was selling crystal methamphetamine from the house.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 7 John Brant Duplechin, 42, 100 block of Last Street, Arnaudville. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 6 07:14 Man was speed in the 2100 block of West Magnolia and then stopped and threatened her. 08:55 Caller said father owns vacant house in the 500 block of Lewis and wants to make sure no one is living in it.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Sept. 5 Randy Matte, 24, 100 block of Tetas, Eunice. Bench warrant. Samantha Barnwell, 23, Eunice. Probation violation. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

News notes

Blood drive planned in Eunice All blood collection agencies in the U.S. are making every effort to meet the emergency blood needs of patients and ensure a sufficient blood supply in storm affected areas, according to a news release from United Blood Services.

United Way partners with Orange, Texas, counterparts for Harvey relief

St. Landry-Evangeline United Way is partnering with the United Way of Orange County, Texas for Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts. Ginger LeCompte, Executive Director of St.