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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 20 Ranatta Richard, 34, 100 block of Claude Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Peggy Sue Roberts, 41, 300 block West Railroad Avenue, Arnaudville. Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

School bell times changed for new year

Staff report Starting and ending school times for the 2017-2018 school year in St. Landry Parish were set by Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. Jenkins also addressed a message by letter to all St. Landry Parish school parents concerning a proposed school bus schedule.

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EPT presents ‘Red, White & Tuna’ Eunice Player’s Theatre will present “Red, White and Tuna” beginning July 27. The presentation, by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard will be July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, and Aug. 2, a dinner theater will be offered; Aug. 4, Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 14-July 18 Ray Anthony Richard, 33, 100 block of Nira Street, Opelousas. Second offense DWI, aggravated obstruction of roadway, Open container, bench warrant. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Rena Mae Lavergne Manuel

EUNICE~It is with sadness that the family of Rena Mae Lavergne Manuel announces her passing on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St.

Rains slow rice harvest; yields look fair-to-good

By Bruce Schultz, bschultz@agcenter.lsu.edu OAK RIDGE — The rice harvest in south Louisiana has gotten off to a wet start that is preventing farmers from getting into their fields, LSU AgCenter rice extension specialist Dustin Harrell said on July 12 at a northeast Louisiana rice field day.

UL Lafayette tops think tank’s ranking for social mobility

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a national leader for providing access to higher education for lower-income students, according to the Brookings Institution. A recent report from the nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 18 Sam Simon, 23, 800 block of S. Beulah St.,Eunice. Resisting an officer. Lex Arnaud, 26, 100 block of Robinson Rd., Elton. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 18 01:11 Subject said receiving harassing phone messages, call came from 1700 Betty St. 01:47 Trunk open on car, report on 1600 block of W. Dudley.

Ethelrine Johnson Beans

EUNICE-Funeral services for Mrs. Ethelrine “Tee” Johnson Beans, 89, will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11:00 am with the visitation observed from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday, July 21, 2017 at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice, LA. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Eunice, LA.