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Republicans link law changes to lower insurance rates

The biggest insurance companies, including State Farm, Allstate and GEICO, have announced temporary premium cuts and rebates of 15 to 25% for auto insurance customers in Louisiana since the coronavirus has kept drivers off the roads.

Drivers killed in head-on wreck in St. Landry Parish

A two-vehicle fatal crash on La. 182 near Annointing Drive St. Landry Parish claimed the life of 20-year-old Brashley Renee Chambers of Opelousas and 43-year-old Ramando Fredrico Royston of Opelousas. according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The wrecked occurred about 10 p.m.

‘Gray area’ businesses may reopen under St. Landry Parish executive order

An executive order signed Monday by St. Landry Parish Government enacted a “Safe Shop” policy for “gray area” businesses in the parish to go into effect Tuesday. The order allows businesses that are not deemed essential or prohibited under the Gov. John Bel Edwards’ existing orders to reopen.

Walter Hebert Jr.

Walter Hebert, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 85. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Carencro.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 24-26 David R. Thomas, 62, 3500 block of Mill Street, Carencro. Possession of Schedule II. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Cody D. Pickney, 40, 1200 block of Statement Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. April 24 Amanda Lynn Boyett, 19, 400 block of Corn, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. April 25 Jody Tovarras Thomas, 41, 100 block of DeVillier Road, Eunice. Disturbing the peace by intoxication.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 24 08:07 Caller from Hwy. 190 west at H. Brown advised theat a crawfish truck pushed a truck off the roadway, truck blew two tires.

News notes

Players’ Theatre assesses season The Eunice Players’ Theatre Board members continue to assess their ability to produce three shows in its 51st season, with guidance from government officials on when it is safe to begin rehearsals.

Elaine C. Guillory

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Elaine C. Guillory in the comfort of her own home with loving family by her side. She was 77. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Hampton Davis officiating.

Fentanyl-laced drugs are a new killer

Graham Jordan, a 21-year-old LSU student, did not wake up one morning after partying at a bar in the Tigerland area near campus in 2017.