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Crowley suspect vows to ‘go out with a bang’

Crowley Police are seeking information on a suspect they believe is responsible for shooting into a residence here Sunday, Sept. 6. In a statement released late Tuesday by the Criminal Investigations Division, Capt.

Oil companies ask court to reconsider sending the cases to state court

Oil and gas companies are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its previous decision that parish lawsuits alleging damage of coastal wetlands should be heard in state court. A three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based U.S.

Acadia Parish to seek new mosquito control contract

After heaping praise on the efforts of Mosquito Control Services and its consultant, Glenn Stokes, in the wake of Hurricane Laura, the Acadia Parish Police Jury voted 6-2 Tuesday to advertise for a new contract. “This is not about the storm,” said Juror Steve Comeaux.

Edwards moving state to Phase 3

Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday the state will move to Phase 3 for the reopening of its economy amid an improving picture in the fight against the deadly virus. Edwards said he would provide details about Phase 3 Friday afternoon.

Benjamin C. Hurks

It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Hurks announces his passing on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9:23 p.m. at his residence in Eunice. He was 35. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Frank Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Maudraline "Margie" Hollier Gidlow

MAMOU – Funeral services will be held at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Saturday, September 12, 2020 for Maudraline “Margie” Hollier Gidlow, 86, who passed away on September 9, 2020.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 10 Clifton J. Kennerson, Jr., 60, 900 block of Park Circle, Opelousas. No drivers license, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

LSU researchers to test campus wastewater for COVID-19 cases

For the last several months, researchers from the LSU College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine have tested wastewater in various areas around East Baton Rouge Parish to track cases of coronavirus.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 9 Clayton J. Johnson, 35, 700 block of Lewis, Eunice. Warrant. Juan N. Grimaldo, 35, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Bench warrant. September 10 Melvin Troy Peters, 45, homeless. Bench warrant, two counts.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 9 00:28 Caller in the area of B&B Avenue advised that there is someone that keeps going in and out of everyone’s back yard.