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Sandbags available at Yambilee in Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The St. Landry Parish Government is issuing sand bags for parish residents starting at 1 p.m. St. Landry Parish Government crews have begun filling sandbags to prepare for flooding of Tropical Depression 9. After 1 p.m. sandbags can be picked up at the Yambilee Building located at 1939 W. Landry St.

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Storm likely to make landfall on Louisiana coast

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The National Weather Service reports Tropical Depression 9 has formed in the west central Caribbean. It is expected to become a major hurricane (category 3 or stronger) before landfall on the Louisiana coast, sometime late Sunday or Monday.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 26 Davonte Deshawn Mott, 22, 200 block of St. James Avenue, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Karla S. Andrepont, 48, 2200 block of Highway 752, Opelousas. Obscenity.
Eunice Police radio log

Eunice Police radio log

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Eunice Police Log reports

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 25 00:31 Suspicious vehicle at City Lake. 00:37 Caller in the 1700 block of West Magnolia advised that a vehicle next door is shinning its lights on her windows for a long time.
Sheila B. Young

Sheila B. Young

Sheila Marie Burnett Young

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 26, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sheila Marie Burnett Young, 75, who went to her heavenly home on August 24, 2021 with family by her side. Born March 30, 1946 in Eunice, Louisiana, she was one of five daughters for the late Jess Burnett and Amy Latour Burnett.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 26, 2021
French Table at Eunice Depot Friends of the Depot Museum have organized a French Table at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Eunice Depot Museum on 220 South CC Duson in Eunice. The public is invited. For more information, call 457-6540.
LSU Purple is probably the most recognizable of the LSU-bred varieties because of its dark purple, glossy hue and oblong shape. (Photo by Jason Stagg/LSU AgCenter)

LSU Purple is probably the most recognizable of the LSU-bred varieties because of its dark purple, glossy hue and oblong shape. (Photo by Jason Stagg/LSU AgCenter)

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Are figs your jam? AgCenter varieties provide a sweet treat

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Purple, Gold, Tiger and Champagne may sound like a brief recounting of LSU’s postgame national championship locker room celebration, but they are also four types of figs developed by the LSU AgCenter.
A member of the Louisiana National Guard administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a UL Lafayette student at the campus’ testing and vaccination center last week in Burke-Hawthorne Hall. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

A member of the Louisiana National Guard administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a UL Lafayette student at the campus’ testing and vaccination center last week in Burke-Hawthorne Hall. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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UL Lafayette to require student COVID-19 vaccinations

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The University of Louisiana System will require students enrolled in its nine members institutions be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Assorted microgreens grow in trays. Photo by Kaylee Deynzer/ LSU AgCenter

Assorted microgreens grow in trays. Photo by Kaylee Deynzer/ LSU AgCenter

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Microgreens provide homegrown nutrition without the garden

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Tiny edible vegetables known as microgreens have been rising in popularity with Americans searching for ways to add nutrition to home-cooked dishes. As many found themselves seeking do-it-yourself projects during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, microgreens became a favorite miniature gardening project.

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Columbus statue decision is a victory for all

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Last summer, I spent a few days standing in front of the Columbus statute at Marconi Plaza in South Philly. I wasn’t alone. A lot of good folk were there around me, laughing and singing and eating Wawa hoagies.