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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.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs tips to solve vehicle burglary

The Crowley Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred at about 4 a.m. Nov. 8, 2017, in the 700 block of North Ave. J, in Crowley. Two suspects were seen entering an unlocked vehicle. They were both described as white males wearing light jackets and dark pants.

Tips sought in Opelousas thefts

St Landry Crime Stoppers and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspects involved in a theft in the 100 block of Sunnydale Road in Opelousas. On Dec. 14, 2017, the owner reported that he left his residence at about 8 a.m. then at 11 a.m.

Did you know? Credit card skimmers found in area

Recently the Secret Service sent out an advisory of skimming devices found in Lafayette. Skimming devices were found within gas pumps of a local gas station on Guilbeau Road.

Red Cross offers tips on freezing pipes

On its website the Red Cross presented, “Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze” Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes.

Baltakis to lead United Way Board

Eunice resident Donna Baltakis was installed as president of the the St. Landry / Evangeline United Way at its 2017 Annual Appreciation Banquet at the Little Big Cup in Arnaudville on Dec. 11. Executive Director Ginger LeCompte introduced all board members for 2018.

First baby at Acadian Medical Center

Jewel Ann Rogers is the 2018 first baby of the year born at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice.

Trump’s polling slides in Louisiana

“Love him or hate him, most every (Louisiana) voter has an opinion about President Donald Trump.” That was the analysis offered up by Bernie Pinsonat of Southern Media and Opinion Research, a Baton Rouge-based polling firm that conducted a statewide survey of 500 likely Louisiana voters from Nov.

Humane Society reminds pet owners to protect pets during cold spell

With weather barely over the freezing mark during the day and dropping to the mid to low 20s at night, the Humane Society of Louisiana is urging and advising pet owners to bring their pets in during this cold snap or, at the very least, provide suitable shelter.

A Mamou holiday

It has been 60 years since the famed Holiday Lounge in Mamou first brightened the night sky with flashing lights that welcomed any and all looking to feel like they had escaped to a new world.