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Impressions of an Iowa Trump rally

“Do you want some of my beef jerky?” asked the man, a producer for Vice Media. The risers were shaking in the indoor stadium at Drake University, as we waited for the arrival of President Trump at the Knapp Center on a cold Thursday night ahead of the Monday caucuses in Iowa.

Tri-Parish labor force declines

The Tri-Parish labor force dropped 776 people in December compared the same month a year ago, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report citing federal Bureau of Labor & Statistics released Friday. The workforce for St.

Coburn’s Supply plans $2.9M distribution facility

Coburn’s Supply is planning to complete a new $2.9 million, 90,000-square-foot distribution center by August on the east side of La. 13. The project is expected to cost $2.9 million. Brandon Gobert, a warehouse manager at Coburn’s, said the facility will make the operations much more efficient.

Eunice Elementary repairs continue

Roofing work at Eunice Elementary is down to one building, according to an update by Claudia Blanchard, school system director of operations, at a St. Landry Parish School Board Buildings, Lands and Sites Committee meeting on Jan. 27.

Harry Brenson Summerlin (1948 – 2020)

Harry Brenson Summerlin passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and family on Thursday, January 30th, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 71 years old.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 30 Nathaniel Ray Babineaux, 200 block of William Circle, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Warren Clark Jr., 26, 1400 block of Meredith Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 30 Talonda Lyons, 46, 1100 block of West Oak Street, Eunice. Simple battery. Holly Reed Young, 42, 1900 block of Aymond Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Hailey Nicole Lowery, 24, 400 block of Ulysse Street, Eunice. Probation violation.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 30 08:01 Call from 800 block of South Beulah about son missing. 08:17 Child located. 10:15 Lobby complaint about theft. 12:02 Shoplifting at Walmart.

Informaton sought about attempted burglary in Mowata

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted burglary at the Mowata Store, 30283 Crowley-Eunice Highway, at about 2:40 a.m. Jan. 17. According to a news release from Sheriff K.P.

Sheriff: Smash and grab bandits captured

Three people are charged in connection with two smash-and-grab burglaries in Evangeline Parish that happened Sunday, according to a news release from Sheriff Eddie Soileau.