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Tri-Parish jobless rates improve from a year ago

Tri-Parish unemployment rates improved in November compared to a year ago, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report citing federal Bureau of Labor & Statistics. The workforce in St. Landry and Acadia parishes remained below those of a year ago in November.

United Way of Acadiana offering free tax prep for qualifying families

When people are financially stable, they can make financial decisions that benefit themselves and their families, which, in turn, benefits the community. Being financially stable also puts families in a better position to handle crisis – job loss, illness or other unforeseen expenses.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 4 Donadieu Mallet, 74, 200 block of Henry, Opelousas. DWI second offense; operating vehicle while under suspension; careless operation of vehicle. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 3 Kaley Andrus, 25, 200 block of Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice. Theft. Anthony Boudreaux, 21, 1900 block of W. Oak, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 3 00:12 Fire at 813 South Martin Luther King dryer. Fire District 6 en route. 00:21 Made contact with residents at 811 South Martin Luther King and they are getting out.

New Year’s Day house fire is total loss for Rayne family

The Rayne Fire Department is investigating a New Year’s Day residential fire on Holt Avenue. According to Chief Allen Credeur, the house was “fully involved” by the time responders arrived Monday afternoon. Early reports indicate a clothes dryer caused the blaze.

Unfond farewell to Sen. Hatch

The longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history announced this week that he will finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally retire. That’s seven “finallys” — one for each of the consecutive six-year terms Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, served.

News notes

Dr. MLK celebration set Jan. 13-14 The Dr. MLK City Wide Celebration in Eunice will begin with a Prayer Breakfast at 9 .m. Jan. 13 at the New Zion Baptist Church gym with guest speaker Rev. Caleb Simien. There will be a parade on Jan. 14 with line up beginning at City Hall at 12:30 p.m.

We all could use a little work

Ah yes, it is that time of year again where we all end up giving ourselves “the talk.” You know the one I am referencing… that tough talk where we make new year resolutions, either publicly or privately, to do things a little bit better starting January 1st.

Father charged in death of 5-month-old child

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies working with Duson Police have arrested a Duson man in the death of a 5-month-old child Tuesday morning, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.