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Parish sales tax collections up 11.4%

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 5, 2021
Total sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish were up 11.4% through October compared to same period in 2020. Collections totaled $72,118,139 in October, up $7,352,124 over the collections in 2020, according to the monthly report released by St. Landry Parish School Board sales tax division.
Patrick Jenkins, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, won a 12-month extension of his contract at Thursday’s School Board meeting. Board President Hazel Sias, seated, cast the tie-breaking vote for the contract. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Patrick Jenkins, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, won a 12-month extension of his contract at Thursday’s School Board meeting. Board President Hazel Sias, seated, cast the tie-breaking vote for the contract. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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St. Landry school chief wins 1-year contract extension

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 5, 2021
After a nearly 90 minute closed-door session, St Landry Parish school Superintendent Patrick Jenkins was voted a 12-month contract extension. The vote at Thursday’s School Board meeting occurred in front of a crowd that seemed against the contract.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, November 5, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 4 Kwame Raheem Stevens, 29, 100 block of Ocean Drive, Baton Rouge. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kevin Marcell Pierre, 52, 100 block of E. Thompson Street, Opelousas.
Dorothy Jane Broussard Francois

Dorothy Jane Broussard Francois

Dorothy Jane Broussard Francois

Myra Miller
Friday, November 5, 2021
Dorothy Jane Broussard Francois passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, November 5, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 4 Jerod Murphy Isaiah Guillory, 26, 100 block of College, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Theft. Michael Godfrey Jr., 28, 400 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, November 5, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 4 00:44 Suspicious vehicle at Eunice High. 08:07 Disturbance in the 1000 block of North 2nd. 09:25 Stolen generator reported in the 500 block of College.
Kyle Anthony Leger

Kyle Anthony Leger

Kyle Anthony Leger

Myra Miller
Friday, November 5, 2021
IOTA–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Kyle Anthony Leger announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, son, fiancé’, grandson, brother and friend, Kyle Anthony Leger on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the age of 26.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 3 00:45 Disturbance reported in the 1300 block of West Dudley. 01:21 Two subjects are dumpster diving behind the Goodwill.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Bulb & Blossom meeting set Nov. 8 The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will have its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 in the home of Barbara Wells. The topic is “Oaks for your Garden” and members are asked to bring leaves and acorns from their Oak trees.