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Carol Dailey-Tall, newly appointed superintendent of Acadia Parish public schools, speaks to the Rotary Club of Crowley on June 11 on a wide variety of educational topics. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Post-Signal)

Carol Dailey-Tall, newly appointed superintendent of Acadia Parish public schools, speaks to the Rotary Club of Crowley on June 11 on a wide variety of educational topics. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Post-Signal)

Superintendent talks goals, school districts, 4-day week, consolidation with Rotary Club

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Just two weeks into her tenure as superintendent of Acadia Parish public schools, Carol Dailey-Tall talked about her goals for the future and an assortment of school-related topics with the Rotary Club of Crowley on Tuesday, (June 11).

Rayne man arrested in deputy-involved shooting

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
An arrest has been made in connection with the deputy-involved shooting that happened last week in Crowley. On June 3, detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting in Crowley.

Group home operator charged with extortion

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
An Opelousas group home operator has been charged with extorting a resident. Monette Andrea Irving Ford, 57, of the 1900 block of Meadow Run Road, Opelousas was chrged on June 11 with extortion and her bail was set at $5,000.
Dollar Tree employees notified the Eunice Police Department on June 15 that a skimming device was located at one of their registers. Eunice Police say store employees have no idea how long the device had been there. If you have visited the Dollar Tree recently, and used a debit or credit card, police ask that you review your statements for any suspicious transactions that you did not authorize. Eunice Police also warn these devices may have been placed in other stores without detection from store employees.

Dollar Tree employees notified the Eunice Police Department on June 15 that a skimming device was located at one of their registers. Eunice Police say store employees have no idea how long the device had been there. If you have visited the Dollar Tree recently, and used a debit or credit card, police ask that you review your statements for any suspicious transactions that you did not authorize. Eunice Police also warn these devices may have been placed in other stores without detection from store employees.

Skimming device found

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Dollar Tree employees notified the Eunice Police Department on June 15 that a skimming device was located at one of their registers. Eunice Police say store employees have no idea how long the device had been there.
The National Weather Service presented their outlook for the 2024 hurricane season to local officials from throughout the parish at The Delta Grand in Opelousas on Tuesday. (St. Landry Parish Government photo)

The National Weather Service presented their outlook for the 2024 hurricane season to local officials from throughout the parish at The Delta Grand in Opelousas on Tuesday. (St. Landry Parish Government photo)

Hurricane season brings parish leaders together

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The National Weather Service presented their outlook for the 2024 hurricane season to local officials from throughout the parish at The Delta Grand in Opelousas on Tuesday. Doug Cramer, warning coordination meteorologist, says it’ll be an above normal year for tropical activity.
The burglary scene at John R. Young. (St. Landry Crime Stoppers photo)

The burglary scene at John R. Young. (St. Landry Crime Stoppers photo)

Tips sought about John R. Young burglary

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers and Eunice Police are asking for information about a burglary at the John R. Young Chevrolet GMC Body Shop, located at 1230 Laurel Ave. in Eunice Eunice Police were notified on June 3 of the burglary.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 18 Valerie Tweedel, 66, 300 block of Cotton, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, June 18 9:33 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of South 3rd reported a stolen trash can. 11:48 a.m. Caller said when he arrived at the church three subjects took off running and he heard a door slam shut. 1:25 p.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 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. Wednesday, June 19 Bryan Casey Mickens, 46, 700 block of St. Cyr Street, Opelousas. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Rachael Lynn Fall

Rachael Lynn Fall

Rachael Lynn Fall

Myra Miller
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rachael Lynn Fall passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the age of 49. No Services have been planned at this time.