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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 14 Robert L. Tatman, 54, 700 block of Beard Road, Sunset. Simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department. Lainnie Benoit, 33, 2600 block of Little Teche Road, Port Barre.

Man sentenced 20 years for multi-million dollar theft

A judge has sentenced Armond Duhon to serve 20 years in prison after he was found guilty in June of charges relating to a scheme to steal millions of dollars from a Morgan City-based company, Capital Management Consultants.

Hillary and company should chill

My message to certain Democrats, starting with Hillary Clinton: Don’t go away mad, just go away. Harsh as that seems, the nation’s progressive-minded citizens have enough on their hands with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control on Capitol Hill.

Desperate for tax reform that simplifies

“Help!” said the fellow, surrounded by a pile of papers. “I don’t think I’m going to make it through this 1040 tax form.” “Why is that?” I said. “The 2016 tax extension I filed is due by Oct. 15. But it is so complicated, I don’t see how I can possibly figure it.” “Millions feel your pain,” I said.

Experience Louisiana Fest seeks volunteers

The third Experience Louisiana Festival scheduled Oct. 28 and 29 at LSUE is taking shape and organizers are beginning to think about the need for volunteers.  And there is more than a pat on the back for volunteers at this year’s festival.

Aldermen OK 6-year plan for airport

A six-year, $3.4 million plan for improvements at the Eunice Airport was approved by the Board of Aldermen at a meeting Tuesday.  Drew Miller, airport manager, said, “Basically, when we do this the city of Eunice really doesn’t put up anything. It is all state and federal monies.

Acadia Crime Stoppers seeks fugitive

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help to locate a fugitive. Detectives with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office need help in locating Reid Thibodeaux, white male, 39 years of age. He is described as being 5’6” in height, weighing 175 pounds, with black hair.

Woman, 33, charged with having sex with male juvenile

Lannie Benot, 33, of the 2400 block of Little Teche Road, Port Barre, has been charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a a juvenile, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release.

News notes

EHS Booster Club meeting Tuesday There will be a EHS Booster Club meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice. There will be election of officers that night, and members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcomed. A meal will be served.

Richard Volunteer Fire Dept. benefit is Saturday

The Richard Volunteer Fire Department’s 31st annual benefit will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the station, 1740 Charlene Hwy, Church Point. Live music will be provided by Ronnie Matthews & Throw down and Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express.