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Louisiana COVID-19 cases rise again

Coronavirus numbers were up again Wednesday in Louisiana by 1,187 additional cases over a 24-hour period. Louisiana Department of Health reports a moderation in the death rate, posting 34 more deaths when 54 Louisianans had died the day before.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 31 08:22 Complaint about neighbors in the 200 block of Jennifer. 10:15 Washer and dryer stolen in the 300 block of Benoit. 11:03 Bike in the road in the 400 block of North 6th.

Model shows up to 3,000 COVID-19 cases in parish

After a news conference in Opelousas on Tuesday, Ken Cochran, president and CEO of Opelousas General Health System, said a model projects the number of COVID-19 cases at 800 to 3,000. Even 800 cases would exceed the approximate 250 hospital beds in the parish.

Louisiana COVID-19 cases rise sharply

March 31, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA – Coronavirus numbers continue to skyrocket both in the country and in Louisiana. Worldwide, Coronavirus cases are zooming past 800,000.  Close to 40-thousand have died.

Gwen Pitre LaFleur

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the children of Gwen Pitre LaFleur announce her passing on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Opelousas General Hospital at the age of 70. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice mayor closes city parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the closing of the city’s parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities effective today. The mayor’s order is in compliance with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proclamation about staying at home.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 30 07:03 Caller said white Lincoln has been in front of residence in the 2100 block of Dudley for about an hour. 07:10 Vehicle ran out of gas. 09:23 Female on bike with a bat at 5th and Elm.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. March 30 Kari Fields, 34, 300 block of Benoit, Eunice. Bench warrant. Brittany N. Manuel, 31, 600 block of S. 7th Street, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Jon Luke Thibodeaux, 20, 700 block of Juanita, Eunice. Theft. Ruby Mott, 26, 300 block of Benoit.

Louisiana Department of Health identifies COVID-19 clusters

(March 30) — The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day.

Eunice had first positive COVID-19 test; death reported in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish has its first reported death from the coronavirus COVID-19, St. Landry Parish has 15 tested cases for the virus and the first positive case is being reported at Eunice’s Acadian Medical Center.