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Reed placed in forefront of parish virus response

Van Reed’s first day on the job as the director of Emergency Preparedness and public information officer for the St. Landry Parish Government was March 9. The very next week, Reed was thrust into the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as it crept closer to the parish.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 27 Kristy R. Luckett, 34, 400 block of Hwy. 748, Washington. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Louis M Hebert Jr., 32, 1500 block of Coulee Kinney, Abbeville. Two bench warrants.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 26 04:35 Possum in house in the 400 block of North St. Joseph. 04:36 Dog barking on North 9th. 04:49 Possum has been removed. 06:10 Disturbance in the 400 block of Corn. 09:02 Wreck by Circkle K. 09:08 Forged check at Super 1.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 26 Andrew Willis Denham, 26, 400 block of Corn Avenue, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Micahel S. Vidrine, 36, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Kevin Joseph Bonin, 26, 5100 block of Bob Acres, Delcambre.

Eunice mayor declares state of emergency for the city

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot announced he has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Eunice. In an email this afternoon, Fontenot stated, “This declaration has been made to follow in line with the federal and state declarations of emergency.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 26 Juan N. Grimaldo, 35, 1300 block of W. Peach Street, Eunice. Self-mutilation by a prisoner, Arrested by Eunice Police. Devin J. Jones, 33, 600 block of Burton Street, Opelousas.

Louisiana Department of Health updates coronavirus cases

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. As of noon on March 26, the Department reported 510 additional cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 2,305 positive cases.

Juan Rico Lopez

Juan Rico Lopez passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 41. Services will be held in his hometown of Comonfort, Gto, Mexico. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Juan Rico Lopez please visit our Sympathy Store.

Gov. Edwards March 25 address

File weekly for unemployment benefits

For an individual to receive their weekly unemployment benefits, they must file their Weekly Certification by Sunday of each week they are unemployed. Filing your Weekly Certification can be compared to filling out a weekly timesheet.