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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, OGHS announce partnership

Opelousas General Health System and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center on Monday celebrated the completion of an agreement to expand and enhance cancer care resources in the Greater Opelousas area, effective immediately.

Autism indicator available on Louisiana identification cards

Eligible residents can now request to have an “Autism” indicator added to their Louisiana identification card. Qualified applicants include any person diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a qualified medical or mental health professional.

Kennedy retires as deputy police chief

Retiring Eunice Police Deputy Chief Tony Kennedy was recognized on his retirement at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday.
Kennedy served as deputy chief since 2020 and retired effective Jan. 3.

Eunice Police Radio Log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
January 10

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
January 11
Delanna Alicia Francis, 35, 100 block of Barbara Drive, Sunset. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Ronnie J. Savoy

EUNICE–With heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Ronnie J. Savoy announces his passing on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in the comfort of his home at the age of 64.

Youngsville man busted for $22.5K worth of meth

A Youngsville man was busted on Interstate 49 after about a half pound of methamphetamine was found in his vehicle on Dec. 15, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.