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Tri-Parish jobless rates down in Nov.

Tri-Parish unemployment rates were down in November, but the workforce also declined 1% from 68,178 a year ago to 67,451, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish unemployment rates by parish in November were: St. Landry, 4.8%, down from 7.

Parish sales tax revenue up 10%

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections in 2021 totaled $85,658,162, up 10.2% or $7,949,163 over collections in 2020, according to the monthly report released by St. Landry Parish School Board sales tax division.

Central Middle School pivots to remote learning Thursday

Students at Central Middle School will pivot to remote learning Thursday. A number of students and staff members are quarantined or isolating due to COVID-19. In-person learning will resume Tuesday. The School Board staff is working to issue hotspots to students in need of them today.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 11 Cameron Adam Miller, 29, 300 block of Ulysse. Eunice. Illegal possession of stolen things, contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 11 00:48 Suspicious person on a bike near the area of North 2nd in the area of Feucht Law Firm. 01:52 Suspicious subject near the 700 block of South 2nd. 02:09 St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 10 Demarco L. Skinner, 23, 1000 block of Ann, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 10 00:00 Female at Acadian Medical Center said her boyfriend has been hitting her and she would like to file a report. 06:20 Reckless driver in the area of Moosa Boulevard.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 11 Jessica Lynn Angelle, 39, 800 block of Miller Road, Opelousas. Hold for Opelousas City Court. Arrested by Opelousas City Marshals. Dereck Jimmie Dorsey, 31, Opelousas. Hold for Opelousas City Court.

Mary Dean McCauley

EUNICE – It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Mary Dean McCauley announces her passing on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

News notes

Eunice Area Men’s Retreat set Feb. 3 The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat will be held at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau from Thursday evening, Feb. 3 until noon, Feb. 6. For room reservations, call Don Mayeux at 457-9610 or 457-7624 as soon as possible.