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Veterans Day program is Monday at VFW

A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the VFW 8971 Hall grounds near the tank on U.S. 190 east. The program will be moved inside if it rains. The public and all veterans are invited. Gumbo will be served at the conclusion of the program.

Flat tax advances

State lawmakers advanced two major pieces of legislation Thursday that would establish a flat tax on income and fully repeal a tax on large corporations. House Bill 1 and House Bill 3, both sponsored by Rep.

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, Nov. 7 Terrin T. Richard, 21, 400 block of Howard Road, Opelousas. Disturbing the peace. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

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, Nov. 6 Rebecca Faul, 66, homeless, Eunice. Probation warrant. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Runaway.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Nov. 6 10:30 a.m. Welfare check on a subject in the 800 block of Park. 11:31 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of Cotton requested an officer in regards to a subject threatening to harm himself.

St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted

St. Landry Parish Government is lifting the parish-wide burn ban, effective Thursday. The decision comes as rainfall has significantly reduced fire risks in the area. Residents are now permitted to resume outdoor burning activities but are urged to exercise caution to prevent accidental fires.

Ena Mae Lafleur Bertrand

Ena Mae Lafleur Bertrand passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the age of 94. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

News notes

Here’s a new fundraiser: Cow Patty Bingo The Eunice Mardi Gras Association has a new fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center. The association is plans Cow Patty Bingo at noon Nov.

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. Tuesday, Nov. 5-Wednesday, Nov. 6 Cedric Collins, 51, 900 block of Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas.

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