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Lafayette man charged after body found near Washington

A 24-year-old Lafayette man has been arrested and charged in connection to a body found on La. 359 near Washington on April 2, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The man charged is identified as Nicholas Aymond.

Farmers still planting soybeans despite COVID-19 challenges

Soybeans are Louisiana’s largest crop in terms of acreage, and farmers across the state are busy planting this year’s crop despite the challenges of COVID-19. “About 10% of the state has been planted,” said LSU AgCenter state soybean specialist David Moseley.

PAR legislative guide available as a downloadable free app

The PAR Guide to the 2020 Louisiana Legislature is now available as a free downloadable app on an Apple or Android devices. The app includes legislators and elected officials’ photos, phone numbers, email address, website, social media handles, and access to PAR’s many publications and resources.

BBB warns of scams related to coronavirus assistance

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin soon and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people.

OMV to reopen phone lines for reinstatement assistance

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) will reopen its Reinstatement Call Center on Monday. OMV closed on March 19 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Reinstatement Call Center will be staffed by 50 OMV employees statewide.

Easter message is the same, the method of meeting changes

As the Rev. Chris Frye, pastor New Hope Fellowship, said about Easter this year, “It will be one for the records. Unlike any other, I’m sure.

COVID-19 deaths, cases in St. Ladnry Parish continue to rise (updated)

Deaths from the coronavirus COVID-19 in St. Landry Parish rose to six as of the noon Friday update from the Louisiana Department of Health. On Wednesday, the death toll from the virus in St. Landry Parish was at four. The number of cases in St. Landry Parish was at 103, up from 86 on Wednesday.

Bill Parrie

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bill Parrie announces his passing on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 82. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Frey Cemetery in Mowata with Msgr. Robert Romero Celebrant.

Catherine "Cathy/DeDen" Catimbang Miller

EUNICE~ Sadly, Catherine “Cathy” Miller was senselessly and tragically taken away from us from injuries sustained by an act of domestic violence on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 31. She was a resident of Eunice.

Clemon Allison, Jr.

On Friday, April 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m., Clemon Allison, Jr., age 80, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas.