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School Board opposes Education Savings Accounts

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Something called Education Savings Account is more than likely on its way to passage in the state legislature in its current session. Under the proposal, parents would be allowed to transfer state Minimum Foundation Program money to a school of their choice — private, parochial and public. The St.
Laura Rougeau Garcille won the election for Division B 27th Judicial District judge on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Laura Rougeau Garcille won the election for Division B 27th Judicial District judge on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Garcille wins judicial election

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Laura Rougeau Garcille won the three-way race for Division B 27th Judicial District judge in Saturday’s election. Garcille won with 1,610 votes — 57% — in the tally posted on geauxvote.com.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, March 27 Terry Rutledge, 59, 200 block of Palm Street, Port Barre.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, March 26 Arsenio Givs, 34, 100 block of Salvador St., Opelousas. Bench warrant. Christopher Sam, 34, 700 block of Evergreen, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Joshua Menard, 21, 600 block of South 2nd, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, March 26 12:08 a.m. Noise complaint in the 1000 block of West Ash. 4:53 a.m. Caller said he was jumped by a subject. 7:38 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of Hill requested extra police patrol. 9:30 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, March 26 Cassandra Renee Bryant, 37, 200 block of Leblanc Street, Opelousas. Aggravated criminal damage to property, reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, March 25 12:59 a.m. Caller reported a subject revving a motor bike engine in the area of Coburn’s near East Magnolia. 3:44 a.m. Suspicious subject near Heinen Medical. 4:18 a.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, March 25, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Sunday, March 24 Veronica Law, 63, 600 block of College, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, March 25, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, March 22 12:43 a.m. Suspicious vehicle reported. 1:14 a.m. Caller said two subjects are in the parking lot of Holiday Inn Express inside a vehicle.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, March 25, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, March 23-Monday, March 25 Roosevelt Hardy, Jr., 57, 200 block of Romar Drive, Washington. DWI 1st offense, speeding, no driver’s license. Arrested by Port Barre Police.