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Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, June 7 Anique Whitehurst, 42, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Bench warrant. Dominique Leger, 33, 500 block of East Magnolia, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, June 7 12:18 a.m. Just ran off five college kids out of the old hospital. They were advised that if they come back that they would be charged with criminal trespassing. 12:50 a.m. Suspicious motorcycle at Mr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 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 8-Monday, June 10 Lois Mae Martin, 41, 3300 block of Highway 741, Port Barre.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, June 10, 2024

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding three free events off-site in June. Read with a Ranger from 10 to 11 a.m. June 26 at the Eunice Public Library, 222 2nd St., Eunice. Join a park ranger for a children’s book reading and activity.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, June 7, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, June 6 1:00 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of South Beulah said she believes that someone is trying to break into her home. 1:05 a.m. Disturbance reported at a local bar. 1:57 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, June 7, 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 7 Wilfred Junius Malbrough, 58, 100 block of Key Street, Sunset. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Dr. Malcolm Vidrine was the guest of fellow Rotarian Jerome Fontenot Wednesday. From left, are LSUE Chancellor and Rotary President Dr. Nancee Sorenson; Vidrine; Dr. Jerome Fontenot, Rotary Club member; and Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs/Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Biologist explains biodiversity crisis

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, June 7, 2024

Since 1970 more than 70 percent of larger living organisms and invertebrates have literally disappeared, Dr.

Rep. Dustin Miller

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Legislators make big changes to cannabis industries

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Friday, June 7, 2024

Louisiana’s edible hemp products industry survived a close call with state lawmakers who chose stricter regulations over a complete dismantling. (Canva image) Louisiana’s edible hemp industry survived a close call with state lawmakers who chose stricter regulations over a complete dismantling.

Milton Batiste, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, speaks with a School Board member on Thursday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Superintendent evaluated as ‘outstanding’

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, June 7, 2024

After 13 months as St. Landry Parish school superintendent, Milton Batiste was evaluated by the School Board as “outstanding.” The evaluation with a score of 3.6 out of 4 possible points was announced at Thursday’s Board meeting after about an hour in closed session with Batiste.

Jennifer Ardoin, an attorney for St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, speaks at the Parish Council’s Administrative-Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Action stalls on court clerk’s building request

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, June 7, 2024

A request for $600,000 to help pay to renovate a building to house St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court records stalled at the request of Parish President Jessie Bellard.