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Body discovered in Bayou Blanc

Boaters discovered the body of an unidentified male in Bayou Blanc between I-10 and the Pontoon Bridge near Estherwood. Authorities have not confirmed foul play at this time. We will update you as the investigation allows.

Babin crowned Queen Cotton

Tara Elizabeth Babin of Gonzales was crowned Queen Cotton LXIV at Saturday night’s Cotton Coronation. “It was an incredible honor,” she said about winning the Cotton Pageant. “I dreamed about becoming Queen since I was a little girl. I always watched my sister in pageants, and I wanted to be her.

Chataignier council adopts ordinances giving pay raises

The Chataignier Village Council adopted ordinances for pay increases and adopted resolutions dealing with a proposed block grant and with millages for 2017 at its monthly meeting Monday night.

Local scout leaders react to girls being allowed into Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America made an announcement that is designed to attract new members after its numbers have been dwindling over the last couple of years. News broke last Wednesday that the Boy Scouts will now accept girls as members for the first time in the organization’s 100-plus year history.

Layoffs to help balance budget

n an effort to reduce an anticipated deficit, the St. Martinville City Council has acted to trim $191,000 from the proposed 2018 budget. After Jan. 1, additional cuts are expected bring the total budget reduction to $250,000. At the Oct.

COA millage fails

A proposal to levy a 1.75 mills, 10-year property tax that would generate funds to operate the St. Martin Council on Aging failed to gain approval in light voting last Saturday. The proposal, which would have generated about $680,000 per year, was voted down by a 1,838 to 1,685 vote margin.

Unemployment rate declines for fifth consecutive month

September’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.1 percent. This figure is down 0.1 percentage points from August. This is the fifth consecutive month the unemployment rate has declined. The last time the unemployment rate was 5.1 percent was August 2008.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 20 05:51 Female reports receiving unwanted calls. 05:53 Male was advised of complaint about calls and said he won’t call again.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 20 Danielle N. Leger, 34, 100 block of Hunter Street, Eunice. Theft. Joseph P. Vincent, 18, 500 block of Fuselier Street, Eunice. Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 23 Keith Anthony Thibodeaux Jr., 36, 600 block of Bosco Hwy, Church Point. Bench warrant; domestic abuse battery. Lauren Marie Oberle, 35, 500 block of Ribbon Road, Opelousas. Home invasion.