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Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 8 9:24 a.m. Caller said she and her daughter are being harassed at the Windcrest Apartments. 11:20 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Childs reported a stolen license plate. 12:16 p.m.

News notes

Beginners’ Genealogy class set Jan. 18 There will be a Beginners’ Genealogy Class 2025: Unpacking Memories and Building Stories from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Eunice Public Library. The Beginners’ Genealogy Class will be presented by the Imperial St.

Mary Isa Fontenot Darbonne

Mary Isa Fontenot Darbonne passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Keenan Brown Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Biden order expands Trump’s offshore drilling ban

An energy industry researcher says, despite both praise and criticism of President Joe Biden’s executive order banning offshore drilling in huge swaths off much of the nation’s coastline, the measure will likely have no near-term impact on oil and gas exploration.

Ordinance to guide parish boards

Serving on a parish board is more than attending meetings and voting. It also requires following laws governing how meetings are to be conducted and keeping records. The St. Landry Parish Council is developing an ordinance setting up guidelines for the boards and their members.

Home fire safety urged after 3 fires result in 6 fatalities

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams urges Louisianans to be aware of and proactive about addressing home fire hazards after six lives were lost overnight Monday in three different house fires across the state. Just after 4 a.m.

Tri-Parish workforce declines from a year ago

The Tri-Parish workforce dropped 2% in November compared to the November 2024 count according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce in November totaled 66,544, down 1,327 from 67,871 in November 2024.

Cleco offers grants, volunteer support to La. organizations

Charitable organizations across Cleco’s 24-parish service territory are encouraged to apply for funds and request volunteers through the company’s online giving and volunteering portal.

DOTD begins $3.3M Creswell Lane project in Opelousas

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development began a $3.3 million project that will include a 2.59-mile section of La. 31 from La. 182 to La. 742, as well as the adjacent section of La. 182 from La. 31 to E. Jefferson St. on Wednesday.

May Rose Domingue Benoit

May Rose Domingue Benoit passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at (time pending) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at St. Thomas More. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.