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Blaise Philip Leonards

Blaise Philip Leonards March 21, 1927 — July 6, 2018 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Blaise Philip Leonards announces his passing on the morning of Friday, July 6, 2018, at the Southwest LA War Veteran’s Home in Jennings at the age of 91.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 6 Daundric Johnson, 25, 500 block of Fred Street, Opelousas. Simple arson; criminal trespass. Arrested by Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office. David Wayne Doucet, 66, 200 block Lakeland Road, Port Barre.

EPPJ votes to seek $270,000 to make rail spur at Industrial Park

In an effort to make the rail spur at the parish’s Industrial Park more suitable for potential lessees such as Cabot Corporation, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted Wednesday during a special meeting to seek $270 thousand dollars from the State Bonding Commission.

Program ‘checks up’ on seniors

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Rice City Seniors have teamed up to bring a service to the parish that will help take care of the people who took care of us.

Pay raise for firefighters sent to council

The Crowley City Council held special committee meeting on Monday of this week. The meeting was scheduled for earlier in the week due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Armed burglars sought

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred just after midnight on June 21 in the 6100 block of Standard Mill Road. The homeowner was awakened by two armed black males, wearing ski masks and gloves.

Rayne Housing Authority director honored during state council meet

Chris Simpson, a 40-year employee of the Rayne Housing Authority who has served as its director for the past 34 years, has been awarded the Louisiana Housing Council’s “Extra Mile Award.

VP City Council approves amended and proposed budgets

The 2018 amended budget as well as the 2019 proposed budget for the City of Ville Platte were approved during a special meeting of the city council Thursday. The amended budget that was presented by certified public accountant Dana Quebedeaux showed total revenues in the amount of $11,170,273.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 5 07:11 Caller said a registered sex offender is trying to give his daughter a ride and talk to her. 08:00 Cans stolen out of back of truck at East Vine and Martin Luther King.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. July 5 Joseph Olivier, 39, 300 block of Charmaine Avenue, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property.