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Jean Lafitte, New Orleans Jazz Parks have $27.7M in economic benefits

A new national Park Service report shows that 473,395 visitors to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in 2016 spent $27.

Tomb of the Unknown guard from Louisiana describes his duty

Former Army Sgt. Benton Thames has a unique story to tell about his service. About 650 soldiers have served as guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Thames is one those guards and one of two guards who came from Louisiana.

Dupre recognized as 2017 Mercy Award winner

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Acadian Medical Center recently announced that Phillip Dupre has been recognized as the hospital’s 2017 Mercy Award winner. Dupre is a mechanic in the plant operations department.

Donald J. Launey Jr.

Ville Platte- It is with great sadness that the family of The Honorable Donald J. Launey, Jr., age 71, of Ville Platte announces his passing. To celebrate his life, visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch log. May 23 06:45 Large limb on alley between 1st and 2nd streets. 08:26 Ford Explorer was broken into in the 500 block of South 7th. 08:26 Vandalism at Dr. Edwards’ office at 251 Moosa Boulevard.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. May 23 Lance M. Darbonne, 39, 200 block of Rodney Street, Eunice. Arrest warrant for probation for theft.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 24 Joseph B. Mistric, 34, 100 block of Carrington Place, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 22 07:28 Wreck at Eunice Poultry. No injuries. 09:59 Woman said her brother is threatening to kill her in the 400 block of South Aymond. 12:37 Subject at Family Dollar, 1061 E.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. May 22 Juvenile, 13. Theft of goods.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 23 Courtney J. Leger, 25, 100 block of Almone Street, Arnaudville. Bench warrant, theft. Ambrechel E. Harrison, 19, 300 block of Willow Wood Drive, New Iberia. DWI-1st offense, improper lane usage.