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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 19 Brandon Louis, 25, 400 block of East Peach, Eunice. Simple burglary. Marlana Bushnell, 31, 400 block of East Dean, Eunice. Principal to simple burglary. July 20 Bailey James Richardson, 17, 300 block of Jelks Street, Eunice. Theft of goods.

Kayak races for kids set Aug. 5

Breaux Bridge – Petit Tour du Teche, youth races in Bayou Teche, will be held at Parc des Ponts de Pont Breaux on Saturday, Aug. 5. Ranging from 250 yards to a mile in length, the races are staged around buoys so that the racers are within view of the park at all times.

Eunice Rec summer activities

Rain or shine, Eunice will continue to host summer sports and recreation events through August. Robert Johnson, Recreation Director at the Eunice Rec, addressed the Eunice City Council and Mayor Scott Fontenot regarding the following events.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police radio dispatch. July 19 07:13 Supplement report on vehicle break-in involving welding equipment. 08:44 Lobby complaint about forgery. 09:50 Stolen items in the 1300 block of Anne. 10:50 Lobby complaint about an assault.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 19 Benton Guidry, 45, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Simple battery. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Warrant for resisting an officer. Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Warrant for resisting an officer, curfew violation and no lights on bicycle.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 20 Ranatta Richard, 34, 100 block of Claude Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Peggy Sue Roberts, 41, 300 block West Railroad Avenue, Arnaudville. Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

School bell times changed for new year

Staff report Starting and ending school times for the 2017-2018 school year in St. Landry Parish were set by Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. Jenkins also addressed a message by letter to all St. Landry Parish school parents concerning a proposed school bus schedule.

News notes

EPT presents ‘Red, White & Tuna’ Eunice Player’s Theatre will present “Red, White and Tuna” beginning July 27. The presentation, by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard will be July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, and Aug. 2, a dinner theater will be offered; Aug. 4, Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 14-July 18 Ray Anthony Richard, 33, 100 block of Nira Street, Opelousas. Second offense DWI, aggravated obstruction of roadway, Open container, bench warrant. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Rena Mae Lavergne Manuel

EUNICE~It is with sadness that the family of Rena Mae Lavergne Manuel announces her passing on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St.