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$300 jobless pay ends

The federal program meant to help workers who lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and response has ended. The White House authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to spend up to $44 billion to add $300 per week to the unemployment benefits of qualified workers.

LDAF’s Indian Creek Recreation Area to reopen

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Indian Creek Recreation Area is scheduled to reopen today. The recreation area was closed Aug. 26 in preparation for Hurricane Laura which ravaged parts of Louisiana including Indian Creek. “We are eager to see our visitors again.

Information sought about Chataignier armed robbery

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the following: The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance with an ongoing investigation. At 9:14 p.m.

State Fire Marshal’s Office urges generator safety

With another tropical system taking aim at Louisiana, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is reminding residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators.

Dashboard developed at UL

University of Louisiana at Lafayette researchers have developed technology that’s assisting city officials in New Orleans understand risks associated with economic recovery, and are expanding the project statewide thanks to a National Science Foundation grant.

Raymond Landreneau

Raymond Landrenau passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 90. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Father Sal Istre officiating. Burial will follow in Rougeau Cemetery in Duralde.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 16 Juvenile, 16. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 16 05:16 Reckless driver reported on Hwy. 190 west. 08:04 Caller in 400 block of North Mallet advised that neighbor’s vehicle needs to be moved so no one can back into it.

News notes

American Legion craft fair at Kinder KINDER — The Kinder American Legion Post 244 is inviting everyone to a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lambert Park. Organizers have invited 25 food and craft booths including five food trucks to the event on Saturday.

Ag, forestry losses from Hurricane Laura exceed $1.6B

Hurricane Laura caused $525.4 million in damage to Louisiana farmers and $1.1 billion to the Louisiana timber industry, according to preliminary estimates by the LSU AgCenter.