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Parish Council panel to investigate animal shelter policies, ordinances

The St. Landry Parish Council voted for a study of the parish’s animal control ordinances and policies that include the animal shelter.

Woman blames $80K theft on gambling problem

A Mamou woman said a gambling problem led her to use a Eunice company’s credit cards to steal about $80,000, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Megan Reed Francois, 33, of the 2200 block of Duculus Road, Mamou, was arrested on April 22 for access device fraud.

Trooper: Cell phones and driving are dangerous mix

Cell phones are probably the single most dangerous and overused distraction of drivers in Louisiana, according to Trooper First Class Thomas Gossen, public information officer for Louisiana State Police Troop I.

UL Lafayette grad student earning dual master’s degrees

Jacob LeBlanc lives in double-time. At age 19, he shaved a year from a four-year program to complete a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. But that’s not where LeBlanc’s fast track began or where it ends. First, he skipped kindergarten.

Police: Video shows students poisoning teacher’s drink

Two 17-year-old Eunice High School students face a felony charge for spiking a teacher’s drink with Krud Kutter, a cleaning fluid.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 15 Delonda Faye Kilgore, 30, 2700 block of Boone Street, Opelousas. Monetary instrument abuse (7 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police. Danny A. Lazard, age 50, 200 block of North Railroad Avenue, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 15 06:15 Husband will not her in the house in the 200 block of South St. George. 06:40 Husband allowed wife into the residence with her belongings.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 15 Rose Miller, 47, 200 block of Armide, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II (amphetamine-methamphetamine) and violation of drug-free zone. Joel Miler, 33, 1000 block of Necessity Loop, Basile.

Bills advance to address opioid crisis

House and Senate committees advanced bills that would address the opioid crisis by creating new treatment facilities in Louisiana and allowing alternative treatment methods. Rep.

Senate approves governor’s education plan

The Senate voted 37-1 Wednesday to approve Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan to provide a $39 million increase for public schools, setting up a fight with House Republicans who question if the state can afford it.