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GOP presents its budget

Louisiana Republicans advanced their vision for the state’s spending plan Monday, cutting more than $236 million from Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposed budget by targeting areas like health care, social services and a host of other agencies.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 2 07:22 Intoxicated person in front of State Farm Insurance. 08:58 Subject fell off the roof in the 100 block of College Road. Ambulance en route. 10:06 Stolen trash can in the 800 block of North 6th.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 2 Shad Johnson, 41, 600 block of 2nd Street, Eunice. Simple burglary. Kelly Davis, 29, 2100 block of Robert Cove Road, Crowley. Criminal trespass and theft. Harold Miller, 40, 300 block of Janet Road, Eunice. Bench warrants.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 2 Ashley Murray Breaux, 21, 100 block of David Neil Road, Rayne. Aggravated assault. Arrested by Cankton Police. Nicklos Ryan Watley, 34, 1200 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

National Weather Serivce updates storm forecast

From Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service, Lake Charles The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is expecting strong to severe thunderstorms today and tonight across the region.

Pamela F. McDonald

LAFAYETTE ~ Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at a 1:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial in Martin & Castille’s La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette for Pamela F. McDonald, age 75, who died at 7:07 pm on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.

St. Landry Crime Stoppers: Tips sought on stolen 18-wheeler tires, rims

Lt. Keith Dupre of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office returns to Crime Stoppers and is asking for help in solving three thefts of tires and rims removed from 18-wheelers while parked at local truck stops. On April 15 and 30, deputies responded to the Hwy.

Sandbags, sand available

St. Landry Parish Government is providing sandbags at the Yambilee Building, 1939 W. Landry St., Opelousas. Residents must fill their own sandbags and should bring a shovel. Sand and bags will be available. The location is open until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Acadia Crime Stoppers seeks information about burglary

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help to solve a crime. The Crowley Police Department is investigating the burglary of an outdoor building which occurred in the 300 block of East Cedar Street at about 6 a.m. Jan. 13.

Car hits cow killing unrestrained teen driver in St. Landry Parish

Adrian N. Johnson, 16, of Washington, died after her car struck a cow on La. 363 near the St. Landry and Evangeline parish line at about 9 p.m. Monday, according to report from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The crash occurred as Johnson was traveling southbound on La.