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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 15 John K. Miller, 17, 300 block of Ulysse, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II drug less than two grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of stolen things and possession of firearm in presence of controlled dangerous substance.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 12 Lainy Nicole Aymond, 29, 200 block of Sandra Lee Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Malcolm Jamal Rami, 29, 700 block of Hall Street, Opelousas.

Bryan Alexson Manuel

Bryan Alexson Manuel passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the age of 42. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Basile. Bryan is survived by his mother, Barbara Manuel; his grandfather, C.J.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 12 Wendell Smith, 63, P. O. Box 165, Eunice. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, careless operation. July 13 Juvenile, 15, Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Christopher Harris, 44, 500 block of 8th St., Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 12 04:43 Suspicious vehicle reported in a driveway in the 1000 block of W. Ash. 04:57 Requested an escort to a residence on Perchville Road.

News notes

St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery strictly operates by donations and volunteers. The cemetery is not a private one.

Gov. Edwards' update on Tropical Storm Barry

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards met with the Unified Command Group to continue coordinating the state’s response to Tropical Storm Barry and the ongoing flood fight in Louisiana, which has reached day 260. “This storm has our attention,” said Gov. Edwards.

Barry is now a category one hurricane now downgraded (download the weather advisory pdf)

Barry has now been downgraded to. Tropical Storm. Barry is now a category one hurricane with winds of 75 mph, according to the 10:30 a.m. report from Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service, Lake Charles.

Cleco reminds customers to be safe during Tropical Storm Barry

As heavy rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Barry begin to impact Cleco’s service territory, customers may begin to experience power outages.

Concert rescheduled

The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir has rescheduled its performance date to 6 p.m. July 28 at the Liberty Center. Tickets purchased for the July 11 and 12 dates will be honored. The performance were cancelled due to Tropical Storm Barry and air conditioning issues at the Liberty Center.