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State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools. (Allison Allsop / Louisiana Illuminator)

State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools. (Allison Allsop / Louisiana Illuminator)

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Louisiana state senator takes aim at gun-free zones around UL Lafayette

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools.
St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left, Randy Wagley, Hazel Sias and Tiffany Nolan at Monday’s committee of the whote meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left, Randy Wagley, Hazel Sias and Tiffany Nolan at Monday’s committee of the whote meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish student count declines

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Enrollment in St. Landry Parish’s public schools is down from the end of last year with a count on Monday of 11,066 compared to 11,183 at the end of the last school year.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in Louisiana K-12 public schools. (Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in Louisiana K-12 public schools. (Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Landry bans teaching of critical race theory in schools

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in Louisiana K-12 public schools.

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Tri-Parish workforce holds steady

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The workforce counts in St. Landry and Evangeline parishes declined in July compared to a year ago, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. But the Tri-Parish workforce count declined by 34 to 68,981 in July compared to a year ago.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 27 Logan Hargrave, 30, 200 block of Eighth St., Lake Arthur. Disturbing the peace.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Aug. 27 12:02 a.m. Disturbance in the 1300 block of College. 12:03 a.m. Suspicious person at 9th and Park. 1:53 a.m. Caller would like an officer to walk around her home in the 200 block of South Beulah.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 28, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Marvin Dale Washington, II, 37, 300 block of Lacompagne Street, Opelousas. Criminal damage to property. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Aug. 26 6:27 a.m. Evangeline Parish Sheriff office called saying they passing the City Lake on Hwy. 190 traveling east into town and a vehicle is driving recklessly. 7:50 a.m.
Anthony "Bernard" Arnold

Anthony "Bernard" Arnold

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Anthony "Bernard" Arnold

Myra Miller
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Anthony “Bernard” Arnold passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the age of 65. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Frey Cemetery in Mowata.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 23 Timothy Stelly, 41, 1400 block of Bergeron Road, Mamou. Probation warrant. Breanna Bullock, 26, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Probation warrant.