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House Republicans back capital outlay reform

State Treasurer John Schroder and Rep. Phillip DeVillier released a video regarding DeVillier’s proposed legislation to reform Louisiana’s capital outlay process, according to a news release from House Republican Delegation.

J’Allen R. Jones

It is with great sadness that the family of J’Allen R. Jones announces his passing on Sunday, March 25, 2017 at 12:25 p.m. at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 31. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St.

LaFleur pulls drinking age certificate

Sen. Eric LaFleur on Tuesday withdrew one of the most talked-about bills of the legislative session — his proposal to allow 19- and 20-year-olds to drink legally — amid fears that the state could lose federal highway funds.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excepts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 4 06:36 Subject trying to hit her with a car in the 500 block of East Maple. 10:13 Remove grandson from residence in the 400 block of Fruge. 10:26 Landlord trying to put them out in the 100 block of Aymond.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 4 Ryan Matthew Badeaux, 29, 300 block of Kennison Road, Port Barre. Possession drug paraphernalia; possession of schedule II drugs; drugs in presence of minors.

Information sought about thief

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs the public’s help to solve a crime. The Crowley Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred on March 2 about 5:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Parkerson Avenue.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 3 Bobby Jones, 25, 600 block of East Jefferson Street, Opelousas, Distribution of Schedule II drugs; bench warrant. Randell Paul Espree, 33, 300 block of Wartell Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 2 05:05 Caller said man just dragged a female into his residence near Tropical Car Wash. 05:11 Someone banging on door at residence in the 100 block of East Ardoin. 7:39 Four loose dogs at Juanita and Clifford.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 2 Leslie Jones, 27, 800 block of North Reed, Ville Platte. Theft. Justina Bertrand, 29, 800 Railroad Street, Villle Platte. Theft. Amanda Bellard, 41, 2000 Betty Street, Eunice. Probation violation.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 2: Logan Daigle, 50, 1800 block of Memorial Hwy., Eunice. Battery of a dating partner; simple criminal damage. Chrestian M. Matis, 25, 1100 block of Hwy. 13, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.