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St. Landry Parish public school enrollment declining

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Enrollment in St. Landry Parish public schools has declined 11 percent since 2008 and probably cost the school district about $13.5 million in revenue. In October, the school district’s student count was 13,481, down from 15,185 in October 2008 — a loss of 1,704 students.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 9 Joseph Columbus Reed, 19, 1300 block of East Jefferson Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery, aggravated assault. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department. Javen Moore, 19, 8700 block of Fox Gate Drive, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 8 Euricka Hardy, 27, 600 block of Faris Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Marlana M. Bushnell, 33, Homeless. Disturbing the peace and battery of a police officer.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 8 07:22 Manhole cover up again at Maple and La. 13. 07:52 Neighbor keeps parking on his lot in the 600 block of North 8th. 09:59 Stray dogs in the 300 block of East Dean.

Faye Sparks Walker

Autry Funeral Home Jacksonville 903-586-6262 Fax 903-589-6844 Faye Sparks Walker – Jacksonville Faye Sparks Walker A graveside service for Faye S. Walker, age 93, of Abbeville La, is scheduled at 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Bullard Cemetery in Bullard, Texas. Mrs.

Robert "Bob" Amon Morris

Robert “Bob” Amon Morris passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019, at the age of 65. No services have been scheduled at this time. Burial will take place at Morris Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY at a later date. Bob is survived by his wife, Jeanita L.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 8 John Masters, 61, 630 block of Desiree Street, Opelousas. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Davonte Deshawn Mott, 19, 400 block of South Liberty Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 7 07:26 Inmates attempting to fight in male cell. 07:52 Stolen car radio in the 300 block of Benoit. 08:00 Careless vehicle on South Bobcat. 08:07 With vehicle behind Peking.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 7 Lucas P. Cormier, 24, 1300 block of West Dudley, Eunice. Domestic abuse strangulation and false imprisonment. Nathan Trey Chaddick, 24, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice.

Burgess Norbert Veillon

Burgess Norbert Veillon passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at 11:00 AM. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Chataignier. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Fr. Blaine Clemont will officiate.