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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, April 9 Anthony Collins Jr., 45, 700 block of Lewis, Eunice. Domestic abuse, child endangerment.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, April 9 6:54 a.m. Caller in the 1100 block of Joanna Drive wants her grandson to leave. 8:49 a.m. Caller from Super 1 Foods said a buggy is being stolen, and filled with trash, now on Eisenhower and Peach.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, April 10 Anthony D. Collins, Jr., 45, 100 block of Leslie Road, Church Point. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by Eunice Police. JBrylon Miguel Reed, 20, 900 block of Curleys Road, Sunset.

Cloudy eclipse view

Eunice photographer Dwight Jodon captured a photo of the eclipse peaking through the clouds on Monday.

School Board presented a list of its property

The St. Landry Parish School Board was presented 48-item list of property it owns, but some of it is not used. Don Leger, who consults the school system on its property, said the list was pulled from records in the courthouse.

A perspective of Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem turned 90 years old last month. She is the oldest living feminist from an era when this was a sign of being a “serious woman.” The thinking goes that unless you call yourself a feminist, people will send you back to the kitchen, forcibly impregnate you and hide your shoes.

Tread cautiously for a new Louisiana constitution

There has been a lot of chatter in recent months about the need to rewrite Louisiana’s constitution. And for good reason. This original slim document has now blossomed into the nation’s seventh longest state charter with over 83,000 words.

Louisiana might tap into state savings to build juvenile correctional facilities

Louisiana legislative leaders are giving thought to withdrawing money from a state savings account to build and refurbish juvenile justice facilities around the state. Rep.

Ban on cellphones in public schools gets Senate approval

The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would prohibit students from using their phones during the school day. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, authored Senate Bill 207 to keep students from using cellphones in the classroom.

Acadian Home Builders Association presents the 62nd Parade of Homes

The Acadian Home Builders Association (AHBA) will present the 62nd Annual Parade of Homes, which showcases the latest in home design. The Parade of Homes is back for two weekends of open houses, Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14 and April 20-21, from 1 to 6 p.m.