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SU Ag Center set to host its 2021 Youth Expo on July 30

The Southern University Ag Center will host its 2021 Youth Expo themed, “Nurturing the Minds of Young Leaders,” on July 30. The free youth event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Felton G. Clark Activity Center on the campus of Southern University.

Signup deadline for LSU College of Agriculture Stakeholder Summit is Friday

The LSU College of Agriculture Stakeholder Summit will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 at LSU. Summit events include a welcome breakfast, department breakout session and lunch with closing discussion.

Scavenger hunt benefits Miles Perret Cancer Services

From July 31 through Aug. 13, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games Across Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt! The two-week scavenger hunt will feature over 50 missions and activities for the whole family.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 3-6 Logan Jude Hebert, 23, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Travion K. Skipper, 25, 2900 block of Fort Point Lane, Carrollton, Texas.

Deadly wreck closes I-10 westbound

The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 are shut down this morning due a major vehicle crash near mile marker 92 just west of Duson Exit near L. Boudreaux Road overpass. Two people reportedly died in the crash. Louisiana State Police are investigating. (Photo by Lisa Soileau/Rayne Tribune)

Men arrested in road rage incident on I-10

Two Florida men were arrested for firing multiple shots from their vehicle on Interstate 10 around 2 p.m. July 4th, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson. “Deputies were able to locate the suspect vehicle near Egan.

Teens struck by vehicle

Two teenagers were struck by a vehicle Sunday evening on Meche Road northeast of Rayne. The incident was report just after 10 p.m. Monday. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 3 Willie Adolph Jones, 30, 200 block of Armide, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS less than 28 grams. Joseph Keith Vories, 27, 400 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 2 07:56 Suspicious person on a bike looking back and forth at homes on Hill. 08:26 Vehicle in a ditch on Samuel Drive. 08:32 Report of a cashier stealing money at Champagne’s.

Karl Wayne Vidrine

Karl “Wayne” Vidrine gained his heavenly wings at the age of 77 on Monday, July 5, 2021 after a battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Jamie Tyler officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.