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COVID situation improves, but problems persist at schools

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
COVID-19 positivity rates are down, but St. Landry Parish public schools still face issues such as hiring nurses and others to deal with the situation. Head school nurse Sylvia Brown said the COVID positivity rate dropped to 4.4% as of Sept. 16. The positivity rate for the Sept.
Willie Guillory, president of the St. Landry Federation of Teachers and School Employees, makes her case for para-professionals who are taking on the duties of teachers to get a pay raise. In the background at Tuesday’s meeting in Opelousas, from left, are Board member Mary Ellen Donatto and Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Willie Guillory, president of the St. Landry Federation of Teachers and School Employees, makes her case for para-professionals who are taking on the duties of teachers to get a pay raise. In the background at Tuesday’s meeting in Opelousas, from left, are Board member Mary Ellen Donatto and Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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St. Landry Parish public schools asked to raise para-professional pay

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Para-professionals are increasingly asked to perform teacher duties and their pay should reflect that, said Willie Guillory, president of the St. Landry Federation of Teachers and School Employees.

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Edwards extends statewide indoor mask mandate

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards extended Louisiana’s statewide indoor mask mandate for another four weeks, until Oct. 27, as the state’s overall COVID-19 outlook improves following the state’s worst COVID-19 surge of the entire pandemic. The statewide mask mandate includes K-12 schools and college campuses.

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Tri-Parish jobless rates down

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Tri-Parish workforce in August was 66,994, down 2.8% or 1,903 from a year ago. August jobless rates in St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes are down compared to a year ago, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 29 Joseph Paul Davis Jr., 22, 500 block of Rice Lane, Opelousas. Entry or remain after forbidden, simple assault. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Duong Minh Le, 40, 2400 block of Lakewood Drive, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 28 Kaleb Anthony May, 26, 2800 block of Charlene Hwy., Eunice. Entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, simple criminal damage to property. Gene A. Richardson, 64, 6300 block of Pine Point Road, Ville Platte.
Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Log reports

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 28 00:28 Suspicious person reported behind Aaron’s. 00:42 Caller in the 100 block of June advised of a subject that keeps banging on the door. 02:55 Disturbance reported in the 2000 block of West Magnolia.
Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 27 Keith A. Perrodin, 23, 1100 block of North Vivian, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer. Austin J. Duval, 23, 8400 block of Hobbie Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Probation warrant.
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Eunice Police radio log

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Eunice Police Radio Logs

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 27 01:23 Caller in the 1300 block of West Maple advised that someone is banging on her door. 01:32 Disturbance reported in the 2000 block of West Magnolia.
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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 28 Karli Beth Bourque, 20, 1200 block of Highway 104, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery child endangerment law. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gerald Dale Mire Jr.