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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 22 Brian Edmond, 40, 1300 block of Zin Zin Road, Breaux Bridge.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Monday

The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2019 state individual income tax returns on Monday. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2019 federal income tax returns.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 22 06:07 Truck broken into in the 1300 block of Rose. 07:30 Stolen TV in the 600 block of Nimitz. 08:28 Air conditioner removed in the 700 block of West Peach.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 22 Jerry Ross Vidrine, 32, 700 block of Tate Street, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property and theft less than $1,000. Nathan T. Chaddick, 25, 1500 block of West Magnolia, Eunice. Bench warrants. Darius D.

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Blood drive to support plane crash victim A blood drive is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the St. Ann Catholic Church, 716 Sixth St., Mamou, in support Wade Berzas who was injured in the December plane crash in Lafayette. Call 337-470-2733 to schedule an appointment.

CDC study shows physical inactivity high among Louisiana adults

Maps released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that Louisiana is one of seven states with the highest prevalence of physical inactivity among adults. The findings indicate that more than 15% of adults in every state are inactive.

Historian to speak about Civil War at Franklin Young-Sanders Center

Historian William Thibodeaux will present a program on Hidden History of Acadiana on Saturday for the Young-Sanders Center for the Study of the War Between the States in Louisiana. Thibodeaux is a native of Rayne.

Acadian Cultural Center hosts exhibit by artist Clair Decker

The Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve presents an art exhibit featuring the work of artist Claire Decker titled “A Peek at Claire Decker’s Art World.”  The exhibit is on display now through Jan. 29. Admission to the exhibit and to the center is free.

Right to Life March held here

The annual Right for Life March was held in Eunice at noon Wednesday, which marked the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the U.S. throughout all nine months of pregnancy.

Right to Life March held here

The annual Right for Life March was held in Eunice at noon Wednesday, which marked the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the U.S. throughout all nine months of pregnancy.