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Study finds postpartum depression costs state millions

A study commissioned by the Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families shows that Postpartum Depression (PPD), a condition affecting about 7,500 mothers in Louisiana, costs the state economy an estimated $280 million over a five-year period.

6 tons of litter later, Burden borrow pit becomes lab for environmental research

A little more than two years ago, elected officials, community leaders and volunteer groups descended on a borrow pit and wetlands area at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden for a press conference calling attention to the problem of litter. The scene then was much different than it is now.

Acadia Parish road crews returning to 4-day work week

The Acadia Parish Road Department is returning to a four-day, 10-hour-a-day work week schedule. The decision to return to that schedule was voted on at the April 9 Acadia Parish Police Jury meeting.

The Impossible Burghers to perform free at NUNU

A free concert is scheduled at 2 p.m.. April 28 at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy., Arnaudville . Performing will be The Impossible Burghers, a band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band started through a class at Sunburst School of Music..

Church Point resident arrested for financially exploiting infirmed woman

A woman hired as a 24-hour caretaker for a 72-year-old woman turned access to the woman’s bank account into a $20,543.79 spending spree, according to a report from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobbby Guidroz. Charged is Vanessa M.

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. Friday, April 19 Robert Louis Long, 39, 2500 block of Viva Plaza, Stockton, CA. Home invasion, criminal damage to property, domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, April 18 Brian Watley, 35, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Domestic abuse with child endangerment.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, April 18 1:22 a.m. Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah. 2:53 a.m. Suspicious subject in the 200 block of Armide. 4:25 a.m. St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, April 18 Garrett Michael Guidry, 30, 1200 block of Johnson Road, Breaux Bridge. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, April 17 Sabrina Adams, 41, 100 block of Private, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia. Richard Lomas, 41, 500 block of South 3rd, Eunice. Domestic abuse/child endangerment.