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Fixing Medicaid fraud isn’t a total solution

In Sunday’s paper (May 5), there was an article by Steve Gardes that contained the following statement in reference to the proposed LA GATOR program: “School Choice therefore appears to be a priority that all state taxpayers want …” That is a false statement.

Judith Keyes Copeland

Judith Keyes Copeland passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the age of 92. So Services have been planned at this time.

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, May 4-Monday, May 6 Rickey Lee Fontenot, 55, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

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, May 3 Eddie Lee McClain, 33, 5700 block of Perry Lane, Lake Charles. Possession of Schedule I. Marlon N. Villanueva Ramirez, 23, 6600 block of Harry Dr., Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, May 3 12:16 a.m. Suspicious person near State Farm, West Laurel. 1:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walking Park. 11:21 a.m. Wreck reported in the area of West Laurel and Nellie. No injuries, road blockage.

Sheriff says man ran over relative and then attacked with a fence post

A disturbance involving family members on May 2 has led to attempted murder charges being filed, according to a news release from Acadia Parish KP Gibson. During a disturbance, the suspect intentionally struck the family member with his vehicle, causing the victim to roll over the vehicle.

News notes

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C C Duson St.

Clifford Joseph Martel

Clifford Joseph Martel passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Charles Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Geneva Duhon Comeaux

With heavy hearts, the family of Geneva Duhon Comeaux announces her peaceful passing on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Ochsner University Health Center with her loving family by her side. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Geneva's life at a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.G at St.

A single rose can be my garden…’ – Leo Buscaglia

Roses have captivated humans for hundreds of years. Documents show roses as on-trend as far back as 2000 BC. In Greek mythology, red roses grew from Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her mortal lover Adonis, when he died in her arms.