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Tri-Parish workforce grew 1.2% in March

The Tri-Parish workforce grew to 68,216 in March, which is 1.2% or 799 people over the March 2021 number, according to data released Friday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce includes workers and those looking for a job. The workforce count by parish in March was: — St.

Teacher, professor pay raises in budget

The House passed a package of budget bills on Thursday, including a proposed $38.6 billion state operating budget with pay raises for K-12 teachers and college faculty. The bill also included more money for infrastructure, though it would not give Gov.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 21 00:27 Down with a juvenile in the 200 block of Acadia. 01:22 Suspicious vehicle an the former Car Wash on West Maple. 01:45 Suspicious person reported at Hwy. 190 and 12th.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 19 Sidney J. Hills, 23, 200 block of Goldman, Eunice. Bench warrant, money warrant. Emerald Williams, 24, 200 block of Mamie, Eunice. Filing false public records. April 17 Victoria Lee, 42, homeless, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 17 Victoria Lee, 42, homeless, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 20 00:04 Suspicious vehicle at the lot of John R. Young Chevy. 00:54 In pursuit of a vehicle clocking speed at 72 MPH in a 35 PMH on Hwy. 190 and 6th. 02:21 Suspicious vehicle at Circle Park.

News notes

Sheriff office to host concealed permit class The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 West Park Eunice. The course will be $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Dreaded mask mandate makes a comeback

Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney has issued another edict. As of Monday, everyone who wanders into a public indoor space in the city must wear a mask. Or to put it in Biblical terms, So Let It Be Fastened, So Let It Be Worn.

Earth Day 2022 – All about balance

The Earth rotates on its axis, just one example, though quite important to our existence, that the Earth is all about balance. Throughout our lives, we continually seek balance – whether work and family or activity and rest.

‘Hunger-free campus’ program may soon come to Louisiana colleges

Louisiana college students struggling with getting enough food could soon get support from their universities. A bill to establish the “Hunger-Free Campus” program advanced Tuesday from the Louisiana House Education Committee. The proposal’s author, Rep.