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Coastal passenger rail reemerging

The federal government is directing $4.3 million toward the Gulf Coast to restore an active passenger rail service that once transported Louisiana to and from neighboring states.

AC outage won’t stop celebration’s final performance

The air conditioning breakdown and closing of the Liberty Theater is casting a shadow on one of the top events scheduled for city’s 125th anniversary celebration. The Grammy-award-winning band, the Pine Leaf Boys, is scheduled to perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Liberty Theater.

Hospital, United Way to celebrate library

Ten years ago, Acadian Medical Center, partnered with St. Landry-Evangeline United Way to distribute Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment forms in the hospital’s maternity ward and waiting areas.

Public safety tax to start in October

A 0.25% tax to fund public safety pay raises is scheduled to begin in October and is projected to generate at least $500,000 a year. The tax passed with 78% of the vote on May 4 in the election that drew 6,308 votes.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 4 Erica Hill, 34, 5600 block of Highway 182, Opelousas. Hold for Acadia Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jeremy Lance Chapman, 31, 500 block of Highway 29, Eunice. Theft. Arrested by St.

Mary Alajean "Jean" Sinegal

Mary Alajean “Jean” Sinegal, age 86, of Albia, Iowa, formerly of Louisiana, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Monroe Care Center in Albia.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 3 10:05 Daughter has debit card at Super 1 and won’t return it. 11:55 Wreck at Bobcat and U.S.190. 12:03 Husband has purse and won’t return it in the 200 block of West Maple.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. September 3 Chucky Conko Wilson, 21, 1400 block of West Magnolia Avenue, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000.

Earl Edward Clements Sr.

Funeral services for Mr. Earl Edward Clements Sr., 79, will be held Monday, September 9, 2019 at 3 PM, in the LaVille Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Father Buddy Breaux from Our Lady of the Lake Church in Delcambre, LA will officiate funeral services. Mr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 31 – September 3 Trista Grace Rodriguez, 33, 200 block of Bayou Jack Road, Plaucheville. Hold for Avoyelles Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.