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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 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, June 29-Monday, July 1 Julianna Stelly, 22, 200 block of Magnolia Street, Opelousas. DWI, careless operation of a motor vehicle.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 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, June 28 Maledocaven K. Hayes, 54, 100 block of N. Napoleon Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, June 27 4:51 a.m. Caller said he heard loud music coming from the truck across the street. 7:50 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 27 Solomon Langley, 38, 4900 block of Duralde Hwy., Eunice. Bench warrant. Devan West, 23, 200 block of Veterans Drive, Eunice. Probation warrant.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 2024

City of Eunice offices closed Thursday, Friday for July 4th On June 24 Governor Jeff Landry issued a Proclamation declaring Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, as legal holidays in observance of Independence Day.

Lenore B. Shirey

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lenore B. Shirey on June 29, 2024, at the age 87, in the embrace of her home and surrounded by her beloved family. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 6 p.m.

Jan Dischler Moon

Myra Miller

Monday, July 1, 2024

On Friday, June 28, 2024, Jan Dischler Moon, age 70, won the ultimate victory as she transitioned from this earth into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Fermented Plant Juice is a great cocktail for plants

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, June 28, 2024

From The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Fermented Plant Juice is a great alternative to synthetic fertilizers that disrupt soil microorganisms and contaminate water sources. It is an organic mix made from the natural fermentation of young, fast growing plant material.

The LSU AgCenter’s new Avoyelles sweet potato variety features a lighter-colored skin and a creamy texture. It’s an early-maturing variety that offers root-knot nematode resistance. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

AgCenter pays tribute to Avoyelles Parish sweet potato industry

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, June 28, 2024

It can be harvested up to 30 days sooner than other sweet potatoes. It is a high yielder and tastes great, though its skin is a shade lighter than the sweet potatoes many Louisianans are accustomed to.

Drooping leaves on this azalea show symptoms of root rot. (Photo by Page Langlois/LSU AgCenter)

What’s killing your plants may surprise you

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, June 28, 2024

One of the most common causes of plant death is water — more specifically, too much or too little water. You might be surprised to learn it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference. Watering correctly is a fundamental aspect of caring for both indoor and outdoor plants and trees.