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Editorial: Broadband internet essential to rural America

Strengthening access to broadband services in rural America is a priority for the wellbeing of our nation – it will ensure that everyone has the ability to engage with the world in a meaningful way.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 17 Stefan J. Coleman, 33, 200 block of Oleander Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 16 Brittany Watson, 34, 1300 block of 7th Street, Lake Charles. Theft, value less than $1,000.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 16 00:09 Disturbance reported in Acadian Village. 00:54 Report of a railroad crossing light malfunctioning at Samuel Drive. 01:32 Clerk from Taco Bell advised of a subject intoxicated.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Francis Racie Doucet Ortego

Francis Racie Doucet Ortego passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 92. A private Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Reed Cementery in Basile with Deacon Robbie Leger officiating.

Ruth Deshotels Ardoin

MAMOU – Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Saturday, July 18, 2020 for Ruth Deshotels Ardoin, 89, who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Mamou, Louisiana.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 15 Adam Joseph Fontenot, 35, 1700 block of Fusilier, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 15 01:01 A report from Jeff Davis parish in reference to a pursuit of subject in a vehicle heading east into Basile and Eunice. 01:36 911 call came through, medical emergency with a possible overdose.

News notes

Grab & Go meals for kids through Aug. 5 Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Aug. 5. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.