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Vermilion Parish School Board central office goes on lockdown because of threats

The central office of the School Board was on lock down for most of the day on Tuesday. The reason is because Superintendent Jerome Puyau was receiving serious threats on line, in his e-mail and from phone calls.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 12 Chad Anthony Ozenne, 45, 300 block of Faul Road, Lafayette.DWI 1st offense; open container; simple criminal damage. Arrested by La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries. Ian C.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 11 05:28 Violent male in the 1400 block of Numa. Ambulance crew needs assistance. 07:20 Wreck at South Bobcat at the bakery. 07:50 Stolen portable generator in the 100 block of East Oak.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 11 Myria Mitchell, 28, 1800 block of Amazon Street, Eunice. Bench warrant for Eunice City Court. Derrick Veillon, 35, 100 block of Lithcote Road, Ville Platte.

‘Rifles & Rosary Beads’ to show at Cinema on the Bayou

Cinema on the Bayou Film Society will open its 13th year by offering the premiere screening of “Rifles & Rosary Beads” at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion, Lafayette.

App to verify horticulture professionals

With our new mobile horticulture application, it’s now easier than ever to verify individuals claiming to be landscaping or other horticulture professionals, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said.

SBA economic injury disaster loans available to La. small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 12 Louisiana parishes are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Jan. 29

The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns on January 29, 2018. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2017 federal income tax returns.

Louisiana State Police welcomes 27 new troopers

Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 96th Cadet Class that included 27 individuals who became Louisiana State troopers. Graduation ceremonies were held at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy and the BREC Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center in Baton Rouge. On Aug.

Martha Prudhomme

EUNICE~ The family announces with heavy hearts the passing of Martha Prudhomme on Wednesday, January 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette with loving family by her side. She was 78.