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LDWF urges public to be mindful of displaced wildlife following Laura

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into habitat with which they may not be familiar.

Trump: Stay on message. Biden: Be quiet.

It has become increasingly clear that Joe Biden’s best chance to win the presidency is to remain firmly planted on his basement sectional with limited contact with the outside world for the duration.

Will you be laboring on Labor Day?

For most of us, Labor Day will be an occasion for relaxation and contemplation.

Two at a time a storm rarity

We have not even reached the peak of the hurricane season and the 2020 storm year is already one that can be called nothing but extraordinary. September 10, generally regarded as the peak of the season, is still days away, and we’ve already seen 12 named storms this year.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 27 Jose Felician, 26, 400 block of College Road, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 26 01:11 Caller in 600 block of North 8th Street advised that there is someone beating on his door.

Agriculture escaped severe destruction from hurricane

Although definitive results won’t be available for a few days, the effects on agriculture appear to be less destructive than most people feared before Hurricane Laura struck, but forests and residences sustained significant damage.

Power outages followed Laura

Hurricane Laura left downed trees and power lines in Eunice, but spared the city from major damage. By Friday, Laura’s aftermath began to look like Hurricane Rita in 2005 as vehicles lined up for fuel, food and other supplies. “Eunice is crazy right now.

Death in Acadia Parish attributed to storm

Acadia Parish experienced a storm related death Wednesday, according to Sheriff KP Gibson. The incident occurred in the 3500 block of the Eunice-Iota Highway just north of Iota. The occurred as a tree fell and struck a home.

Diocese closes schools Friday

All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lafayette will remain closed Friday due to widespread power outages and to allow school principals time to assess property damage.