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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 16, 2024

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 16 Ahmad Salaheddin Hassan, 38, 100 block of E. Landry Street, Opelousas.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Games of Acadiana raffle slated LAFAYETTE – Starting May 31 through June 15, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games of Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 75 missions and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Andrew Morrison

Eunice Police seek escapee

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Law enforcement officers in Eunice are searching in the North St Mary Road area for an inmate who escaped from the Acadian Medical Center while being treated. He was accompanied by a jailer at the time. The inmate is identified as Andrew Morrison, 46, black male, 5’9”, 210 lbs, bald.

A father’s short life, left lasting memories

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

This week, I don’t want to get political. I’d like to talk to you about someone who is more important than the sum total of the occasional outrage I can muster up for strangers. Don’t worry, the outrage has no expiration date, and will be useful for another set of Sundays.

Get the politicians out of reapportionment

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

If you want to witness political favoritism and inside political wheeling and dealing at its worst, just witness the mess that has been created by the legislature as well as federal judges in Louisiana.

Motorists urged to exercise caution around bike rider

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In recognition of Bicycle Safety Month, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds motor vehicle drivers to exercise caution around bike riders, who have the same right to use non-interstate roads as other road users.

Love the Boot was biggest ever

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Love the Boot Week was bigger than ever thanks to the 19,441 people who dedicated 100,712 hours to cleaning up and beautifying Louisiana, according to a news release from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. A record 347 tons of litter were removed at 760 events in all 64 parishes.

State Rep. Jason Hughes speaks against HB 468 on July 18, 2023, during the veto override session at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana colleges could gain more power over setting tuition

(not verified)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Louisiana colleges and universities could soon have more autonomy to set tuition and fees under a proposal advancing in the Legislature. House Bill 862 by Rep.

From left, Dr. Zebediah Stearns, coroner, and Toby Savoy, chief investigator. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Coroner’s proposal put on hold

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Eunice Board of Aldermen put a hold on a request to construct a cooler next to the Southeast Community Center. St. Landry Parish Coroner Dr. Zebediah Stearns and Toby Savoy, chief investigator, appeared at Tuesday’s meeting.

Shaun Grantham discusses St. Landry Parish School Board pay issues during a Saturday retreat in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board needs don’t equal resources

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The needs of the St. Landry Parish public school system exceeds it apparent resources and the situation is likely to get worse. That seems to be the reality confronting St. Landry Parish School Board members during a retreat on Saturday in Opelousas.