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Paragon Casino Resort embarks on ‘refresh’ campaign

As part of an overall effort to improve its appeal to potential guests, Paragon Casino Resort and its consultant partner Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment recently rolled out several updates to the Paragon’s facilities and advertising efforts.

Vets organizations seek donations for memorial to Avoyelles men killed in Vietnam War

The first Avoyelles Parish Veterans Vietnam War Memorial sign will be finished and erected on La. Hwy 1 in time to be dedicated on Veterans Day.

Spurred to Knighthood

Every October, on a Sunday afternoon, a group of Tournoi riders get ready to don a knights traditional garb, saddle up on horseback and spear through the seven enemies of cotton.

Mamou council discusses upcoming Vet. Day Parade

The Mamou Town Council held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, and centered its discussion around the upcoming Veteran’s Day Parade set to be held in the local community.

Pine Prairie Council discusses post office issues; awards officer raise

Three main topics, including a full time post master at the local post office, were discussed at the Village of Pine Prairie’s council meeting on Thursday. U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson’s community liaison, Jerrie Ledoux, was in attendance at the monthly meeting.

Source: Capital Management settles with Tucker estate

Capital Management Consultants has reached a settlement with the estate of former company accountant James Scott Tucker, who was allegedly the mastermind behind a scheme to steal millions of dollars from the company, according to a company official.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 16 04:16 Break-in in the 500 block of East Ash. 04:29 Male in the 500 block of East Ash was yelling at officers and is intoxicated. He was advised that when he sobers up he can call and a report will be made.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Oct. 16 Steven Breaux, 38, 200 block of Anna Street, Jennings. Resisting an officer and illegal possession of stolen things.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 16 Lainnie Benoit, 33, 2600 block of Little Teche Road, Port Barre. Two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a Juvenile. Jeremy Andre Lansiquot, 35, 2900 block of Linwood Loop, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 14 Nicholas Paul Cloud, 24, 1700 block of Eunice Iota Hwy., Iota. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated and lights when required. Oct. 15 Barbara Smith, 48, 1400 block of W. Dudley, Eunice. Aggravated 2nd degree battery, simple battery.