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Liberty Theater to remain closed

The Liberty Theater is to remain closed even as the city reopens and it has nothing to do with CLOVID-19. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Liberty Theater is in need of a new air conditioner, which cost up to $300,000.

A look back at President Nixon’s All-Stars

During a normal Major League Baseball season, by mid-July fans would be anticipating the annual All-Star Game. But in 2020, COVID-19, the great killjoy, has forced the game’s cancellation, the first time since 1945 when World War II travel restrictions interfered and no players were selected.

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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 9 Anthony Bellard, 31, 700 block of Tate Street, Eunice. Reckless operation of a vheicle. Eddie Lee McClain, 29, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse child endangerment and domestic abuse strangulation.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 9 02:35 Suspicious vehicle reported at City Lake. 04:57 Disturbance in the 200 block of Goldman. 05:39 Gas tank open in the 1500 block of Elm. 06:50 Disturbance in the Acadian Medical Center emergency room.

Edwards signs bill to protect schools from COVID-19 lawsuits

Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a bill meant to protect schools from lawsuits if a teacher or student contracts COVID-19. Critics said House Bill 59, the last one approved during June’s special session, leaves students and teachers vulnerable and might increase liability for the state.

State’s GDP falls fifth-most in the nation

Louisiana’s gross domestic product declined 6.6% during the first quarter of the year, fifth most of any state, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimate. Nationally, GDP was down an estimated 5%.

Edwards releases $50M in CARES Act funding for K-12 schools, higher education

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that $50 million through the CARES Act for the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) Fund is now available for K-12 schools and higher education.

School reopening plan on the horizon

The St. Landry Parish school system’s plan for reopening its schools is expected to be released soon. The overview of the program may have been released Friday, but is expected to be on the Board’s website at slpsb.org. Albert Hayes Jr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 9 Eric Leon Lacy, 37, 2200 block of Highway 178, Sunset. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jodie Nicole Darby, 39, 300 block of Bertrand Road, Opelousas.