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Higher police standards to protect our kids

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
There is a poignant family portrait, painted in 1943 by Norman Rockwell, called “Freedom of Fear,” that shows a mother and father standing over their sleeping children. The father holds a newspaper with a headline that refers to the Blitz of London by German planes.
Thomas Joseph Jarona

Thomas Joseph Jarona

St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help locating 3 wanted sex offenders

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
St. Landry Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s help to locate three sex offenders. They are: — Antonio Rivera Jr., 39, a Hispanic Latino male, with a last known address of 928 Hwy. 31 in Arnaudville. He is wanted for failure to register and notify as a sex offender or child predator.

Louisiana launches new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — the new 3-digit number that replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to make it easier for people to receive assistance during a mental health crisis.
Attending a ribbon-cutting for $4.5 million wastewater treatment facility in Opelousas on July 15, from left, were Senic Batiste, Yvonne Normand, Ammy Taylor, Tina Vidrine, Frank “Buddy” Helton, Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, Bill Rodier, Daniel Lyons, Rep. Dustin Miller and Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsander. (Submitted photo)

Attending a ribbon-cutting for $4.5 million wastewater treatment facility in Opelousas on July 15, from left, were Senic Batiste, Yvonne Normand, Ammy Taylor, Tina Vidrine, Frank “Buddy” Helton, Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, Bill Rodier, Daniel Lyons, Rep. Dustin Miller and Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsander. (Submitted photo)

$4.5M wastewater treatment facility to foster south Opelousas growth

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Central St. Landry Economic Development District (CSLEDD), in partnership with local and state officials, honored the completion of a newly constructed $4.5 million state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility in Opelousas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15.
Marion “Nootsie” Sattler

Marion “Nootsie” Sattler

‘Nootsie’ Sattler announces for alderman at-large

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
I, Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for re-election for Alderman at- Large for the City of Eunice. I have been a resident of Eunice for more than 30 years. My parents are the late Richard and Rita Bihm Sattler of Mowata.

Sheriff: Undercover investigation nets 50 arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
A four-month undercover investigation called Project Safe Neighborhoods resulted 50 arrests, the seizure of 30 guns, two vehicles and illegal drugs valued at over $100,000, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The operation spanned April 6 to July 9, he stated.
Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson, left, was first in line for qualifying Wednesday morning at the Delta Grand in Opelousas. Cynthia Martin, right, assists Simpson. Also at the table qualifying, are Carroll Snyder, qualifying for Krotz Springs mayor; Kyle LeBouef, qualifying for Eunice police chief; and Susie Snyder, Krotz Springs police chief. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Alderwoman Germaine Simpson, left, was first in line for qualifying Wednesday morning at the Delta Grand in Opelousas. Cynthia Martin, right, assists Simpson. Also at the table qualifying, are Carroll Snyder, qualifying for Krotz Springs mayor; Kyle LeBouef, qualifying for Eunice police chief; and Susie Snyder, Krotz Springs police chief. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice candidates arrive for qualifying

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Qualifying continues through Friday at the Delta Grand Building, 120 S. Market St., Opelousas, for the Nov. 8 election that includes City of Eunice positions. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday.
Richard has his photo taken with the National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles, a vocal trio that performs music from the 1940s. Richard visited the museum last year for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and he was the only survivor to attend the event. (Photo courtesy of Connie Figueron)

Richard has his photo taken with the National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles, a vocal trio that performs music from the 1940s. Richard visited the museum last year for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and he was the only survivor to attend the event. (Photo courtesy of Connie Figueron)

State’s last living Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 99th birthday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The same month the Hollywoodland sign went up in Los Angeles, U.S. Navy veteran Joe Richard, Louisiana’s last living Pearl Harbor survivor, was delivered by a midwife at his parent’s home on the outskirts of Church Point. The year was 1923.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 19 Avery Charles Parker, 32, 100 block of Bee, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. July 19 00:03 Caller in the 300 block of Jelks advised of a youth who was hit in the face by another juvenile subject. 00:22 Suspicious person at Mr. Bee’s Car wash.