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St. Landry Parish President issues burn ban

St. Landry Parish Government has issued a burn ban in the parish effective Monday. The ban includes anything with an open flame that produces an ember. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 4 Dana Fontenot, 49, 400 block of North St. George, Eunice. Serving time. Lydia Andres, 29, 100 block of Pearl, Eunice. Improper supervison of a minor. February 5 Lazaro Tahmihron, 29, 1400 block of Dudley, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 4 07:51 Wreck in front of JD Bank. 08:01 Lobby complaint in reference to theft. 11:26 Caller in the area of Bacciochi advised of a subject arguing with another subject in the street.

Octavia Francis Guillory

PLEASE NOTE: MASKS ARE REQUIRED DURING VISITATION & MASS. ALSO, DUE TO COVID, A REPAST WILL NOT BE HELD. Octavia Francis Guillory passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the age of 102. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at St.

Solving the root cause of America’s problems

Today our political and cultural leaders seem to be spending a lot of time playing in the “Metaverse”, which is a mystical place defined in the dictionary as “a highly immersive virtual world where people gather to socialize, play and work.

Gun insurance to be mandatory?

You think insurance policyholders in Louisiana face huge insurance requirements? How about living in San Jose, California, where the city council just voted to adopt a first-in-the-nation ordinance requiring most gun owners to pay a fee and carry liability insurance.

Valentine’s Day getaway

I dare you to Google news about Valentine’s Day. Faster than you can say “Romeo and Juliet,” you’ll be inundated with results for “romantic getaways.

Schemers competed to water prairies

Remnants of the Schell canal, “a great irrigating canal” that would pump water from Bayou Courtableau and send it into south Louisiana rice fields can still be seen near Washington in St. Landry Parish. It was the dream of J.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 4 Jeramie Cole Pitre, 44, 500 block of West Maple Street, Eunice. Probation hold. Arrested by Louisiana State Probation and Parole. Shane Allen Henry Jr., 26, 500 block of Perry Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 3 Juvenile, 17. Theft less than $1,000. Adam J. Chapman, 36, 1800 block of Louisiana Avenue, Mamou. Bench warrant. Jessimine Shauntele Gathe, 42, 100 block of North 10th Street, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal guardian.