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St. Landry Parish public schools closing early Tuesday and all day Wednesday

St. Landry Parish public schools and its administrative offices will have early dismissal Tuesday be closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Francine. A time for dismissal on Tuesday was not announced.

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. Saturday, Sept. 7-Monday, Sept. 9 Brock Kobe Valin, 21, 3300 block of Highway 103, Port Barre.

Sandbags available today

Sandbags are available for pickup today until 7 p.m. at the Yambilee Building, located at 1939 W. Landry St., Opelousas, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Government. Residents are urged to check with their local municipalities before seeking sandbags.

Lloyd Bihm

Lloyd Bihm passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the age of 79. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Sept. 6 Blake Mascarella, 40, 7400 block of Hwy. 955 E, Ethel, LA. DUI. Saturday, Sept. 7 Richard Lomas, 42, 500 block of South 3rd, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 6 12:32 a.m. Caller said there is a subject walking and holding her head and screaming help me near Taco Bell. 7:36 a.m. Caller said that the school traffic was blocking both lanes on Vivian. 8:32 a.m.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office TRIAD scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office TRIAD event scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Eunice has been CANCELED due to the impending tropical storm/hurricane that is projected to be in our area Wednesday night-Thursday morning. In the interest of public safety, Sheriff Bobby J.

News notes

LSUE to hold Ag symposium Louisiana State University at Eunice will host local and state leaders in the field of agriculture for a free symposium on Sept. 13. The symposium will focus on agriculture innovation, technologies, and research.

Billy Ray "Slop" Clark

Billy Ray "Slop" Clark passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 61. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 at New Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Ben officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Politics worries faculty in South

A survey of higher education faculty in the South found that professors are increasingly worried about political interference in higher education, with 80% of respondents ranking the political atmosphere surrounding colleges and universities as poor or very poor.