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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 Christie Brown, 35, 300 block of Quebedeaux Road, Arnaudville. Unauthorized use of a moveable. Arrested by Arnaudville Police. Scott J. Pitre, 47, 5200 block of Hwy. 182, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 3 06:15 Subject at Chevron said she parked her vehicle near the gas pump last night and now it is gone. 06:21 Subject who parked car at Chevron is confused. Her vehicle is parked at her residence.

Acadia superintendent praises election results

The Acadia Parish School Board quickly ran through committee recommendations. And, in the end, Superintendent John Bourque expressed his thanks to all those who helped the district continue levying vital millages. “The election results were super,” said Bourque.

Hurricane predictions just below average

Forecasters are predicting slightly below average storm activity for the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, but say coastal residents should prepare for the worst as the chance of a dangerous storm developing is always possible.

St. Ed spring fair on tap

St. Edmund Catholic School is holding its spring fair Friday through Sunday at the campus at 331 North 3rd St.

Prescription ‘Take Back Day’ planned Saturday in Eunice

The STL PROUD Coalition is scheduling a prescription drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice City Hall parking lot. The Coalition already offers 24-hour, seven-day-a-week prescription drug depository the Eunice Police Department.

Antique car, implement show due in Crowley

With the recent success of the Crowley Antique Car and Implement Show and the past award winning stop of the Great American Race still being discussed around town, the city that is known as the Rice Capital may need to rethink its nickname.

Data program evaluates spending

The Senate Finance Committee discussed a bill Monday that aims to help states objectively decide, based on objective data, which state programs deliver the best bang for the buck, but it delayed action until the author gathers more information from experts involved. Senate Bill 187 by Sen.

Bill to protect campus free speech advances

A House Education Committee recommended to the full House on Tuesday a bill that would protect free expression on college campuses by requiring the establishment of an official university policy affirming free expression and quashing barriers to free speech. House Bill 269 by Rep.

Movie exemptions may be revised

A set of bills aiming to change entertainment industry tax exemptions and the way the state implements its oft-debated motion picture tax credit program were moved to the Senate floor Monday. Sen.