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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, May 23 Cameron Payne, 20, 1000 block of East Overston, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 22 Coty Manuel, 56, 500 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Hit and run, no driver’s license. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Theft, illegal possession of tobacco/nicotine product.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 22 12:15 a.m. Caller said he has been following a vehicle since I-10 and they are now on Hwy. 190 leaving Basile area. Vehicle is swerving and driving erratically. 7:43 a.m.

Bill eases penalties for paraphernalia

he Louisiana Senate on Tuesday approved an amended version of a House bill that would decriminalize the possession and use of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes and bongs, by making it a civil offense punishable by a fine but no jail time.

House says no to school bus heat, air conditioning

A Senate bill that would have required heating and air-conditioning systems in school buses failed on the Louisiana House floor Tuesday. The House rejected the measure 42-57 after nearly 1 ½ hours of debate.

News notes

Memorial Day ceremony set May 27 The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Rotary Foundation corner at South 2nd and Park Avenue. There will be a guest speaker. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Medical marijuana farming could expand

The two public universities that have held exclusive rights over medical marijuana farming in Louisiana could soon lose their duopoly after the Legislature approved a bill that will fully privatize cultivation in the state. Senate Bill 228, sponsored by Sen.

Six apply for Acadia Parish school superintendent post

A special session was held Wednesday, May 15, by the Acadia Parish School Board as the search continues for a new superintendent.

Biden administration targeting pro-lifers with 1994 law

I wish I did more to advance the pro-life cause. I write about it, I go to marches, I send money to pro-life groups, and I even appear as a speaker at many pro-life events. But I’m not on the front lines, like the men and women who are risking their freedom, thanks to a politicized U.S.

To graduates: The world according to me

Students all over America are graduating this month from kindergarten, grade school, high school, college and graduate schools. And there is always a commencement speaker. Most of you will never give a commencement address.