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Parish president election is Saturday

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for an election that includes the race for St. Landry Parish president. Candidates are Jessie Bellard and Dwain Buller. At the end of early voting on March 13, 3,472 votes had been cast. Of those, 1,918 were cast in person and 1,554 absentee.

Acadia Parish Tourist Commission names Loewer new executive director

Nancy Loewer, long-active as a volunteer, member and officer of the Crowley Main Street Board, will assume the position of executive director of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission effective April 1.

Dad charged after daughter adrift on raft

A 48-year-old man was charged with child desertion after his 9-year-old daughter was found adrift on an inflatable raft at the Eunice City Lake, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. Police were notified at 3:44 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 17 Keavonte Malik Rideau, 21, 1600 block of Leday Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen firearms. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Joshua Michael Theriot, 36, 1300 block of Division Road, Arnaudville.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 16 Quince Heath Guidry, 48, 400 block of South 2nd Street, Eunice. Child desertion.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 16 03:50 Caller advised of a subject walking that appears to be intoxicated. Subject is near Eunice Inn on East Laurel. 06:33 Disturbance reported at Day’s Inn.

Severe weather forecast early dismissals

All St. Landry Parish School District schools, head start centers, pupil appraisal, and the central office will dismiss early today due to the forecasted threat of severe weather.

Suspect in Eunice shooting surrenders

Jasten Thomas, 18, who was wanted on an arrest warrant for his involvement in the March 7 shooting that occurred on North 7th Street between West Peach and Reed avenues, turned himself in to Eunice Police Thomas, of 210 N. 7th St.

Retired AgCenter official Paul Coreil makes donation to Louisiana 4-H wetlands program

Paul Coreil has fond memories of working in Louisiana’s wetlands as an extension specialist and teaching young people about the importance of protecting these areas.

Concealed carry class planned March 27 in Eunice

The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a one-day concealed carry permit class at 7:30 a.m. March 27 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course is $100 dollars and $80 for a spouse. The course includes fingerprints, notary or online help, application, classroom, range, and a hot Cajun meal.