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Survey shows La. residents worry about storm losses

Louisiana residents are concerned about damage from hurricanes and fear the unsettling reality of the state’s eroding coastline, with 40% of respondents who have insurance saying they had filed property damage claims since 2020, according to an LSU survey released Tuesday.

Baltakis: Putin misjudged move into Ukraine

The Ukrainians are going to lose the eastern part of their country to the Russians predicts LSU Eunice Professor Anthony Baltakis. “Even if he takes over the whole country, they are still going to be throwing Molotov cocktails at them,” Baltakis said about the Ukrainian resistance.

Interim CEO named at Church Point hospital

After a unanimous vote of the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Board of Commissioners at an April 14 special meeting, Tiffany Decou Young was named interim CEO of the facility following the termination of former CEO Cindy Walters at an April 12 special meeting.

Biden signs Act giving Liberty Annex to city

President Joseph Biden signed the Save the Liberty Theatre Act allowing the transfer of the building’s annex ownership from the National Park Service to the city. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., announced the signing on Tuesday. Kennedy introduced the legislation in the Senate and U.S. Rep.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 20 Steven Michael Shauer, 38, 7800 block of Bur Oak Way, San Antonio, TX. Home improvement fraud. Arrested by Krotz Springs Police. Lane Michael Richard, 31, 3300 block of Kingman Street, Metairie. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests report

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.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 19 00:06 No evidence of casings on the roadway. 00:31 Caller advised of shots fired in the area of East Maple and Benoit.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. April 15 Jeffrey Fontenot, 42, Eunice. Arrest warrant for felony theft and simple burglary. Ciara Deshotel, 25, Iota. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. April 17 Cory Deshotel, 34, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 16 Camille A. Robinson, 44, 400 block of Stewartville Road, Crowley. Theft, value less than $1,000 shoplifting, misrepresentation during booking. April 18 George Thomas, 28, 100 block of Thibodeaux, Opelousas. Battery of a dating partner.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 18 01:07 Caller from Circle K advised of a subject that she is riding with is refusing to give her bag back to her. 01:33 Suspicious vehicle near Security Finance on 11th.