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Tri-Parish workforce down slightly, jobless rate creeps up

The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,181 in May, down 258 from May a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The report also showed unemployment rates up slightly in May compared to rates in May 2022. The unemployment rates by parish in May were: — St Landry, 4.9%, up from 4.

Lafayette superintendent Irma Trosclair to become Eunice High principal

After five years leading the Lafayette Parish School System as superintendent, Irma Trosclair announced Monday she is resigning that position and will become principal/zone leader at Eunice High School. The move will be a homecoming for Trosclair.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 27 Jacob Jamal Mott, 27, 800 block of Lastrapes Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a firearm. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 26 Michael Craven, 30, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Bench warrant. Mike Hollier, 54, 300 block of E. Lafayette, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 26 00:09 Suspicious person near Eula and Vine. 00:50 Assisting St. Landry Parish Sheriff near Dresser Building in reference to a stolen vehicle. 00:58 Caller in the 1400 block of West Vine reported a stolen phone.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 23 Rebecca Lynn Vasalle, 27, 10000 Daigle Drive, Welsh. Possession of Schedule II, resisting an officer by flight. Keegan Guillory, 25, 100 block of College, Eunice. Bench warrant. June 24 Brette Logan Hebert, 27, 600 block of W.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 23 01:15 911 hang up call from the 200 block of Fruge. 04:34 Caller in the 300 block of Mayer said a subject is intoxicated and is attempting to steal her brother’s scooter.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 24-June 26 Rigoberto Martinez, 51, 100 block of White Oak Road, Washington. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 22 12:54 Lobby complaint in reference to identity theft. 13:26 Subject laying in the middle of the road way near Juanita and Clifford. 13:34 Caller said a vehicle, east bound on Hwy.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Wilbert Ray Fontenot, 63, 100 block of Premier Lane, Eunice. Terrorizing. Shane Ceasar, 45, 300 block of South Martin Luther King, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, domestic abuse with a dangerous weapon.