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U.S. representative cancels town hall in Ville Platte

Citing unpredictable weather conditions caused by Hurricane Harvey, 4th District U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson. cancelled his previously scheduled town hall in Evangeline Parish. The meeting was meant to take place this Wednesday in Ville Platte.

UL Lafayette closed Tuesday

Based on the overnight shift in the path of Tropical Storm Harvey, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Essential personnel are required to check in with supervisors for assignments.

LSUE closed Tuesday

Due to worsening conditions, LSUE will close Tuesday. This includes students at LGMCSW. LSUE students at LSUA follow LSU Alexandria's schedule. Updates at wwww.lsue.edu.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 29 Christine DeJean Guidroz, 51, 100 block of St. Theresa Avenue, Opelousas. Monetary instrument abuse. Johnnis Adam Richard, 33, 100 block of Burns Road, Evergreen. Criminal trespass.

St. Landry Parish road closure notice

The following are St. Landry Parish roads affected by flooding, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. 1. Hwy 103 near John Addie-- (very muddy) 2. White Oak Rd-- (flooded) (Washington area) 3. Bordelon Ln @ Hwy 745-- (flooded) (Plaisance area) 4.

DOTD road closure notice

UPDATE: DISTRICT 03 (ACADIANA REGION) VARIOUS ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO HARVEY Effective immediately, the following road closures and high water notifications are in place due to heavy rains and high tides. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve. Be sure to check www.511la.

Acadia and Evangeline Parish schools closed Tuesday

All Acadia Parish public schools will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29 and also Evangeline Parish public schools as well.

Eunice Community Home Health named Premier Performer

Eunice Community Home Health has been named a “Premier Performer” in the recently released “2016 SHPBest” results – ranking in the top 5 percent of providers.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 28 Dexter Stelly, 24, 100 block of Hickory Rd, Arnaudville. Aggravated assault with firearm. Aimee Leblanc, 37, 100 block of First St., Opelousas. Domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 25 Jada Jones, 19, 800 block of DeRouen St., Ville Platte. Bench warrant for Eunice City Court, probation warrant. Aug. 26 Lakeisha Vigers, 37, 100 block of North Aymond, Eunice. Serving time.