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LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso tells a trailerload of attendees about new rice varieties during the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 114th annual field day June 28. (Photos by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Hot weather raises a doubt on the rice season

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

With a heat wave gripping Louisiana, scores of farmers sweated, sipped water and shaded themselves with hats and event programs as they toured the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station during its annual field day June 28.

Legislators approve Tri-Parish projects

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

From the LSUE’s athletic complex to the Liberty Theatre, Tri-Parish projects are among the capital outlay items approved by lawmakers. The projects may seem small compared to the state’s $45 billion budget, but they will make an impact on the area.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 3 Atticus Wyatt Miller, 29, 700 block of South CC Duson, 500 block of North 4th, Eunice. Resisting an officer, bicycles are required healights. Donica Fontenot, 60, 700 block of Juanita, Eunice. Bench warrant, criminal trespassing, and theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 3 01:10 Caller said a subject it putting items on people’s porches. 04:23 Caller said a subject is getting into a vehicle at Texaco. 05:06 Suspicious person in the area of Acadia.

Roland David Deloach

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

MAMOU–Funeral services will be held for Roland David Deloach on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice and will be conducted by Deacon Chuck Ortego. Burial will follow in the Savoy Lafleur Cemetery in Perchville.

Homicide investigated near Crowley

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide. The incident is believed to have occurred Sunday evening at Kathy Apartments just west of Crowley as deputies were called for a shots fired incident. No one was reported injured at that time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, July 3, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 1-July 3 Justin Charles, Sr., 37, 1300 block of Mouton Street, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling (2 counts), simple assault, simple battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, July 3, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 30 Rebecca Crowder, 66, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Bench warrant. July 2 Chad Vonkeith Wilte, 30, 1200 block of Lurose, Crowley. Battery of a dating partner, resisting an officer. Richard L. Deville, 33, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, July 3, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 30 00:09 911 caller requested a subject to be removed from the property in the 100 block of North Mallet. 00:12 Five shots fired in the area of East Maple and Richard.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, July 3, 2023

Free live music at the Depot Museum The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center will sponsor free live music every second Saturday of the month at the Depot Museum, located at 220 S. CC Duson in Eunice. From 1 to 2 p.m. July 8 Shawn Saucier Trio will entertain the public.