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Tax season.

United Way of Acadiana offering free tax prep for qualifying families

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The VITA program and United Way of Acadiana are offering IRS-certified tax preparers at several sites. If you work and have household income below $57,000 in 2021, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services and a quick refund.

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday proposed substantial spending increases on infrastructure and higher education. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson/LSU Manship School News Service)

Edwards unveils budget, calls for significant investments in education and infrastructure

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

With the state flush with cash, Gov. John Bel Edwards unveiled a proposed budget Monday that includes more than $1.1 billion in infrastructure spending and investments in education at all levels.

Louisiana employment consistently gaining

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Preliminary data for December 2021 released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment estimate to be 1,874,200 jobs. This is a gain of 7,100 jobs from the revised November 2021 estimate of 1,867,100.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 25 Loresa Jean Strahan, 44, 700 block of W. South Street, Opelousas. Aggravated assault, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Theodore J. Silas, 30, 300 block of Natchez Boulevard, Opelousas.

Kevin Tyler Meaux

Church Point man arrested, linked to thefts

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

A 28-year-old Church Point man arrested earlier this month is linked to thefts and burglaries in the Lewisburg and Church Point area, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 24 Juvenile, 17, Lake Charles. Illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, contraband defined, taking to and from penal institutions.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 24 00:21 Someone is trying to break into vehicle in the 1300 block of Anne. Subject left but his bike are belongings are still there. 01:33 Theft at trailer at corner of Corn and Benoit.

Sylvester L. Frey

Sylvester Lawrence Frey

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvester Lawrence Frey. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather who gave everyone so much love.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 22-24 Jeffery Chad Fuselier, 50, 400 block of Bertheaud Avenue, Opelousas. Theft (3 counts), possession of schedule II CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Bulb & Blossom meeting set Feb 1. The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club will have its monthly tea membership meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the First United Methodist Church hall located at 501 S. 5th Street in Eunice. New members are encouraged to attend.