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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, August 19, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 16 Jody Thomas, 45, 100 block of DeVillier Road, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, simple assault. Abbey Ceasar, 35, 200 block of Jelks, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, August 19, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Aug. 16 5:50 a.m. Caller said a subject is in the lobby and not wanting to leave. 8:04 a.m. Cleared the residence in the 900 block of North 3rd. St. Landry Parish Government is taking it down. 9:35 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, August 19, 2024
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. Saturday, Aug. 17-Monday, Aug. 19 Wanaski Randell Arvie, 35, 700 block of Maple Street, Mamou.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, August 19, 2024
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. Friday, Aug. 16 Devin Jamar Johnson, 38, 300 block of West Tennis Street, Opelousas.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, August 19, 2024
Concealed carry permit training class set Aug. 24 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its one-day concealed carry permit training class at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at 211 West Park, Eunice.
Reverend William "Gary" Mitchell

Reverend William "Gary" Mitchell

Reverend William “Gary” Mitchell

Myra Miller
Monday, August 19, 2024
Reverend William “Gary” Mitchell passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Chataignier with Reverend Rickey Boone officiating.
The dust was flying as heavy equipment worked on the demolition of the old Moosa Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. By Thursday, the central two-story portion of the building was left standing alone. Another portion of the structure remained on the north side. St. Landry Parish Government crews are doing the demolition. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The dust was flying as heavy equipment worked on the demolition of the old Moosa Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. By Thursday, the central two-story portion of the building was left standing alone. Another portion of the structure remained on the north side. St. Landry Parish Government crews are doing the demolition. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Moosa Hospital demolition continues

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 16, 2024
The dust was flying as heavy equipment worked on the demolition of the old Moosa Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. By Thursday, the central two-story portion of the building was left standing alone. Another portion of the structure remained on the north side. St.
A UL Lafayette researcher is leading a multi-university study funded by the National Science Foundation to examine the role of natural methane seepage in the ocean’s carbon cycle. Researchers will explore underwater environments along the Atlantic Coast via autonomous underwater vehicles and submersible human-occupied vehicles deployed from larger vessels. (Submitted photo)

A UL Lafayette researcher is leading a multi-university study funded by the National Science Foundation to examine the role of natural methane seepage in the ocean’s carbon cycle. Researchers will explore underwater environments along the Atlantic Coast via autonomous underwater vehicles and submersible human-occupied vehicles deployed from larger vessels. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette researcher to examine role of methane seepage in ocean’s carbon cycle

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Friday, August 16, 2024
LAFAYETTE — A University of Louisiana at Lafayette researcher is leading a study to investigate the significant, complex role of natural methane seepage in the ocean’s carbon cycle. The research is being funded with a $2,995,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Sciences Division.
LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Will Afton stands with samples of four warm-season turfgrasses commonly used in Louisiana. From left to right are St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, centipedegrass and bermudagrass. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Will Afton stands with samples of four warm-season turfgrasses commonly used in Louisiana. From left to right are St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass, centipedegrass and bermudagrass. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Seven steps to sod success: A DIY guide to a new lawn

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Friday, August 16, 2024
So you’re tired of looking at your patchy, stressed lawn. It never quite recovered from last year’s extreme heat and drought, and you’re green with envy of your neighbor’s verdant grass. If you’re tempted to rip up your entire yard and start over with fresh sod, you’re not alone.

Government-mandated vacations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 16, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders has sponsored a bill to mandate paid vacations for all employees. Like so many of Bernie’s proposals, it sounds good until you get into the nitty gritty.