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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Oct. 17 Willie Adolph Jones, 33, 1600 block of Amy Street, Ville Platte. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Terry Tracy, 44, 1000 block of North Vivian, Eunice. Hit and run, aggravated battery. Casey Joseph, 33, 600 block of E. Jefferson St., Ville Platte.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 16 5:45 a.m. Suspicious person at Walking Parking. 6:47 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of North 12th said her gas meter is leaking. Gas department is notified. 10:14 a.m.

News notes

Anniversary concert at First United Methodist Church The dynamic duo of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church as part of the 130th anniversary celebration. The church is located at 501 S. 5th St., Eunice. The concert is to be held at 6 p.m. Oct.

Lonell Burnett White

Lonell Burnett White passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 84. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Cremation will follow.

First United Methodist Church of Eunice to celebrate its 130th anniversary

By Stephen Guempel The First United Methodist Church of Eunice is celebrating its 130th anniversary. Kicking off the celebration will be a concert presented by the duo Timothy and Hosanna Noble of Ohio at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27. The community is invited to attend.

Sex, lies, and other distractions

Kamala Harris is making the rounds to friendly media, which is what insecure politicians tend to do. She hasn’t ventured often into the areas where she might not receive fawning attention and wholehearted appreciation.

Don’t count on lower insurance rates

Louisiana legislators are ringing their hands over the increasing cost of property insurance. “How are we going to bring insurance premiums down? What to do, what to do?” Will enforcing stronger building codes work? How about giving grants for people to reinforce their roofs?

Opelousas Pregnancy Center plans annual fundraiser

The Opelousas Pregnancy Center announces its annual Be the Spark Gala on Oct. 26 at Our Savior’s Church Opelousas. This year’s theme, “Anchored in Hope,” reflects the center’s mission to be a beacon of refuge for women facing unexpected pregnancies.

Sheriff: Man abducted woman in Lafayette, raped her

A 21-year-old Opelousas man has been charged with raping a woman he met in Lafayette. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reports deputies received a call Oct. 2 in the Lawtell area reporting that a female victim had been beaten and raped.