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Cannon Hinnant’s murder is not about race

I am no longer surprised at the depths to which some people will sink in these fraught and tortured moments.

Join COVID-19 homebuying rush, develop common sense

American home ownership is soaring, which is good for all of us. Home sales slowed during the early months of covid-19, as millions of Americans stayed inside. In the past few months, however, with interest rates at historic lows, homes have been selling at a record pace, USA Today reports.

Chataignier is OK’d for state grant; bush hog purchase planned

Chataignier Mayor Justin Darbonne announced at a village council meeting the village has been approved for $23,671.00 from the state’s Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP). The mayor said the money is the most the village has received from the program.

Laura looms as Cat 4

Hurricane Laura loomed large as a possible Category 4 storm as it approached what looked like a landfall in southwest Louisiana late Wednesday or early Thursday.

As storms threatened, parish president elected

As two storms threatened, the St. Landry Parish Council elected Jessie Bellard on a 7-6 vote as interim parish president on Monday. Bellard’s first order of business was to sign disaster declarations to clear the way for federal assistance with storm damage.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 26 Freddie Francis, Jr., 67, 700 block of S. Academy Street, Opelousas. Violation of protective order (two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Christopher A.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 25 Anthony J. Mora, 35, 5100 block of Sheridan St., Jennings. Warrant, from March 2018, for offenses of flight from an officer, theft by shoplifting, and resisting an officer. Jarett Paul Aguillard, 28, 2000 block of Betty, Eunice. Simple assault.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 25 00:09 Suspicious person reported behind St. Thomas More Church. 00:24 Caller in 100 block of East Ardoin reported a truck parked in her yard and she does not know who they are.

Nicholas "Nick" Errol Rheams

Lafayette – Nicholas Errol Rheams, 35, passed away on August 22, 2020 at his home in Lafayette. Nicholas “Nick” was born on May 9, 1985 to Everett E. Rheams of Eunice, and Yvonne D. Rheams of Maryville, Tennessee. A celebration of life service will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 25 Shanice Mandalyn Quashawn Simms, 27, 800 block of S. Beulah, Eunice. Armed robbery, on land after being forbidden, bench warrant, two counts. Arrested by Eunice Police.