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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Eric Deshotel, 21, 500 block of East Peach, Eunice. Hit andd run. Brian Henry, 43, 1300 block of Belaire Cove Road, Ville Platte. Bench warrant, 2 counts. May 4 Price Jacob Myers, 19, 300 block of Max Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 2 08:40 Welfare check in the 200 block of North St. George. 08:47 Suspicious subjects on bikes in the area of Harld and Hill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 Aaron Deyonta Berry, 28, 800 block of Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Attempted simple burglary, criminal trespass, simple burglary (2 counts), access device fraud. Arrested by Opelousas Police. William J.

Sandra Bertrand Lasage

Sandra Bertrand Lasage passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Duralde with Father Blaine Clement Celebrant. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in T-Mamou.

News notes

National Day of Prayer is Thursday National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.

‘The View’ is TV trash talk

When you grow up with an Italian mother, you are familiar with the phrase, “let’s go in the kitchen and have coffee.” Most people, regardless of their ethnicity or heritage, are used to the idea of sitting down and having coffee.

Handicapping this year’s governor’s race

I just know all your readers are anxious to find out my thoughts on the coming gubernatorial election. We are five and a half months away from the first primary election date (October 14th), with seven major candidates for governor having been announced so far.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline campaign launched

This May, observed annually as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Louisiana Department of Health is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

St. Edmund Spring Fair begins Friday

St. Edmund Catholic School’s Spring Fair begins at 5 p.m. Friday and will conclude on Sunday at 6 p.m. The hours for Friday are 5 to 9 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DeVillier gets another shot at movie tax

The tax break that showers $150 million per year on companies that produce films and TV shows in Louisiana would be extended for another decade under controversial legislation approved by the state House on Monday.