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Questions arise over bail bondsman’s authority after T.C. incident

A local bail bondsman may have exceeded his authority when he claimed to be a police officer during an incident that occurred in Turkey Creek on Thursday. The incident revolved around a situation where Ville Platte bail bondsman James Bertrand requested that Ricky M.

Congressional candidates meet at forum in Lafayette

By Bill Decker, LSN writer LAFAYETTE – The knives are out in Washington: indictments, investigations, name-calling tweets, intense partisanship and allegations of treason.

Rayne gearing up for Nov. 3 ‘OST Day’ Celebration

RAYNE - In conjunction with the third annual official Old Spanish Trail Celebration slated Saturday, Nov. 3, in downtown Rayne near The Depot, the all-call is being extended to all antique and vintage cars.

Broussard, Wallace selected as IRF Junior King and Queen

Crowned as the 81st International Rice Festival Junior King and Queen are second grader Daxton Glen Broussard, son of Melanie and Shawn Broussard, of St. Francis Elementary School; and second grader Blair Wallace, daughter of Coby Wallace and Andre Simar, of Egan Elementary.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 25 Forrest Clay Bridges Jr., 40, 2600 block of Highway 361, Washington. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Johnathan White, 39, 2000 block of Stagg Avenue, Basile.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 24 08:12 Lobby complaint about hit and run. 08:22 At Ruby’s Cafe in reference to hit and run. 09:42 Driver has baby on her lap headed toward Maple. 10:16 Attempted break-in in the 900 block of North 2nd.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 24 Wilkema Qunae Fontenot, 17, 100 block of Goose Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Dovontay Jaylin Helaire, 22, 300 block of Jackson, Lafayette. Warrant for 15th Judicial District Court, attempted first-degree murder. U.S. Marshal arrest.

​Vote against America, vote Democrat

The midterms are coming up in a couple of weeks, in case you hadn’t noticed. I’m living out here in California, but I’m sure the same thing is going on across the country. All the Democrats in federal and statewide races are not running for anything, they’re all running against Donald Trump.

Arizona mirrors the midterm divide

PHOENIX — The race to pick a new U.S. Senator from Arizona underscores the tenor, tactics and tightness of the 2018 midterm elections. Two admired congresswomen are neck and neck as they seek to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake.

4 arrested in Lawtell shooting

Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Lawtell, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. On Oct. 18, deputies were called to 599 Durosseau Road where two victims had sustained gunshot wounds.