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Joann Brett Reed

EUNICE-It is with great sadness that the family of Joann Brett Reed announces her passing on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Eunice Manor at the age of 80. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

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. Wednesday, Sept. 11-Thursday, Sept. 12 Pamela Ann Lewis, 26, 200 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Sept. 10 Darron Jarreau, 63, 100 block of Ameretto Dr., Opelousas. Trespassing. Eurika Hardy, 33, 500 block of East Gordon, Washington.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Sept. 10 8:19 a.m. Wreck reported, no injuries, no road blockage. 8:55 a.m. 911 caller said someone took his tennis shoes and other items from his home. Caller called from the area of Halsey and Minerva.

News notes

United Way fundraiser in Mamou A Sportman’s Soireé and Silent Auction to support the St. Landry-Evangeline United Way is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept 21 at the Mamou Recreation Complex, 94 Main St., Mamou. Tickets are $50 and can be bought online at www.uwsle.org or by calling 337-942-7815.

Beninah James Jean

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Beninah James Jean announce his passing on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 34. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in his honor on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St.

Smart parents can prevent school shootings

“He was on our radar.” How many times have we heard that after a mass shooting at a high school or a shopping mall? We heard it for the umpteenth time again this week after a disturbed 14-year-old kid in Georgia took a rifle to school and killed two students, two teachers, and injured nine others.

Time for Louisiana to put up or shut up

It’s been a standing joke for a number of years. No matter how bad things get in Louisiana, the state could say at least it’s not Mississippi. Well not anymore. A new national study by Wallethub.com has just been released ranking the Bayou State as America’s worst state to live in.

Protect tax records and financial documents from weather damage

As Tropical Storm Francine takes potential aim at the Gulf Coast, the Louisiana Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to protect their tax records and other financial documents from flood damage and other weather-related threats.

Louisiana expands tutoring options for K-12 students

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is expanding tutoring options available to students who need additional support in reading and math. Families can now apply for $1,500 digital tutoring vouchers as part of a broadened Steve Carter Tutoring Program.