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Man accused of shooting death had been convicted of murder

Scott Allen Cooper, the man accused in the shooting death of 17-year-old Garrison Gautreaux in the early morning hours of May 16, had been previously convicted and sentenced for a murder charge. However, a trial error and technicality caused the ruling of the case to be overturned.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 27-28 Hailey Leblanc, 25, 2100 block of South Fieldspan, Duson. Taking contraband to and from penal institution. Arrested by St Landry Parish Sheriff Department. Darise Lee Burroughs, 61, 2500 block of Westride St.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 21 Marcus Paul LeJeune, 19, of the 500 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property and attempted theft. May 27 Jason S. Daigle, 49, of the 1800 block of West Main Street, Ville Platte. Probation violation hold.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 27 00:20 AMC patient refusing to cooperate. 06:02 Report of burning copper, wires or tires in the 800 block of North 3rd. 06:07 Brother trying to attack her in the 200 block of Nimitz.

Rain, rain go away

The rain has been pouring for nearly a week, causing flooding in parts of the state. One day brought 13 inches as the weather systems stalled over some cities. Many areas have been under water for days. One thing this weather has definitely shown us is where the problem spots are in our yards.

Marine killed in Afghanistan 10 years ago remembered in his hometown of Iota

On June 9, 2011, Cpl. Matthew Richard was on a combat operation in Afghanistan’s Helmund Province when he moved his team to safety as he investigated an improvised explosive device. The IED blew up killing the 21-year-old Marine from Iota.

Nungesser pledges funds for tourism

With $17.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding earmarked for tourism, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told Main Street officials from across the state to expect continued support from the state.

Tri-Parish workforce posts gain in April

The Tri-Parish workforce posted a gain in April compared to a year ago when jobs vaporized amid COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns. The April workforce numbered 67,162, an increase of 657 or nearly 1% over a year ago, according to statistic released Friday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 27-28 Hailey Leblanc, 25, 2100 block of South Fieldspan, Duson. Taking contraband to and from penal institution. Arrested by St Landry Parish Sheriff Department. Darise Lee Burroughs, 61, 2500 block of Westride St.

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The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 27 Amy Laverne Guidroz, 45, 800 block of East Grolee Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police.