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Governor debuts ‘shot for a shot’

With hurricane season having started Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards urged Louisianans to add a COVID vaccination to their prep list and offered incentives for getting the shot.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 3 Carlos Ragane Lazard, 43, 11100 block of Highway 190, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS, carrying of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Larry Dale Thibodeaux

Larry Dale Thibodeaux passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 62. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 2 Ray A. Poullard, 67, 200 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Probation, violation, hold.

Eunice Radio Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 2 00:14 Runaway juvenile reported possibly at the park. 01:45 Suspicious person reported in the area of Pearl and College.

Phyllis Young Dupre

EUNICE – It is with the heaviest hearts that the family announces the passing of Phyllis Y. Dupre, our loving and devoted mother, sister, grandmother and to all whose lives she touched, on June 1, 2021. She was 61.

News notes

Farmers’ Market open Saturdays The Eunice Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. The market is located at 2101 West Ash behind the Department of Motor Vehicles.. Senior coupons are welcome.

Researchers seek answers to barred owl questions

Barred owls are the most abundant owls in Baton Rouge and among the most common raptors in Louisiana. They eat rats, snakes and even crawfish. They inhabit large, mature trees, sometimes within Baton Rouge neighborhoods and BREC parks. But little is known about them.

Nutritionist addresses intermittent fasting trend in publication

Intermittent fasting, a type of diet that relies on periods of fasting and feasting, has become more prevalent as proponents endorse the diet online, especially on social media.

SLEMCO cancels annual meeting at Cajundome

SLEMCO has canceled its 84th annual meeting that was scheduled June 12 due to continuing public health concerns related to Covid-19. The annual scholarship drawing is not canceled and was held live on Tuesday on SLEMCO’s Facebook page.