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Average pay of Louisiana lawmakers nears $44,000

A Louisiana House committee rejected a proposal to raise legislators’ salaries in the just-ended legislative session, but debates over the compensation rates are expected to continue in the next term since state lawmakers’ base pay hasn’t changed since 1980.

LSU professor offers tips to protect against cybercriminals

The cyberattack of Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles has left citizens vulnerable to the risk of identity theft. The breach exposed sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, which can be exploited by cybercriminals. In light of this incident, E. J.

Ordinances regulate movable structures

The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved amending two ordinances regulating movable structures. Both were introduced by Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux and approved at the June 13 meeting. One change is to forbid storing house trailers, mobile homes “and the like” in the city.

Police pay proves a moving target

Last week the Eunice Board of Aldermen approved a pay raise for police officers to $16 an hour. And, Mayor Scott Fontenot said he would make the raise effective on June 25. The $16 an hour adds up to $33,280 a year and is up from $12.75 an hour.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 20 William Lanclos, 25, 7700 block of Hwy. 190, Church Point. Probation warrant. Jeremy Sanchez, 37, 200 block of North 11th, Eunice. Probation warrant. June 21 Rebecca Vasalle, 27, 10000 Daigle Road, Welsh. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 20 01:03 Subject causing a disturbance at Holiday Inn. 03:50 911 caller said a subject grabbed her dog by the neck and threw it, unknown address, possibly in the area of Super 1 Foods, caller was disconnected.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 21 Emmanuel Grady, 20, 100 block of Prandence Lane, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Derek Wayne Lecompte, 41, 1200 block of Cherbourg Street, Opelousas.

Joshua Lane Boone

Joshua Lane Boone passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 38. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rickey Boone officiating.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 19 Erica Arabie, 36, 100 block of Angel Road, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Brett LeJeune, 33, 600 block of North 8th, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

June 19 01:13 911 caller said a disturbance in the 1400 block of West Peach. 01:39 Vehicle in the ditch in front of Cash Magic. 01:45 St. Landry Parish Sheriff requesting assistance at Cash Magic in reference to a subject shot in the head. Med Express en route.