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Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be brainless

Millions of young women dream of being honored on Mother’s Day. Millions of others know in their hearts that they don’t want to have children, or at least not on someone else’s timetable. Many in both groups run the risk of someday facing an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy.

Vet Fest aims to help veterans find resources

The first Vet Fest at LSUE planned May 14 is intended to offer veterans access to benefits and other resources in a one-day event. “We just hope the veterans come out and take part in this and participate and find out what they are entitled to.

Eunice Police seize 4 guns from juveniles

Eunice Police answered a call about a disturbance in the 200 block of Acadia and ended up seizing four pistols from juveniles. A caller said several subjects were in a yard arguing, fighting and shots were fired.

Main barrier to broadband internet is cost

In the fifth installment of the 2022 Louisiana Survey, released Tuesday, residents say the most common barrier to having broadband internet is the cost of the service.

Views on abortion are split

A survey released Thursday suggests that Louisiana residents are split almost evenly over whether to maintain legal access to abortions.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 29 Tonnierck Thrron Hayes, 54, 200 block of Sidney Charles Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 27 Cody Lee Mayes, 23, 400 block of West Lasalle Street, Ville Platte. Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, bench warrant. Paul S. Celestine, 18, 1500 block of Scott, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 28 01:09 Caller in the 200 block of Jennifer advised of a disturbance and advised subject is intoxicated. 02:14 Caller in the 600 block of West Elm advised that a person is knocking on her window.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. April 26 Cory Deshotel, 34, Eunice. Detainer for Probation and Parole for extortion, arrest warrant for third-degree rape and molestation of a juvenile. Jermaine Cormier, 43, Iota. Enter/remain after being forbidden.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 28 Rikky Sebastian Dodge, 27, 200 block of Kennerson Road, Port Barre. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Shanta Thomas, 34, 100 block of Blake Street, Opelousas.