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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, March 10, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 9 00:28 Caller said that there is a fight at the Valero on Hwy. 190. 01:54 Harassment reported in the 200 block of Acadia. 02:44 Disabled vehicle in the area of S. 9th and Ash.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 9, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 8 Brody Douget, 22, 6200 block of Roy Road, Mamou. Bench warrant. Corey Columbus Vasseur, 44, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Simple assault. Scott A. Richard, 35, 300 block of N. 1st Street, Chataignier. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 9, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 8 06:39 Caller in the 300 block of Mae said there are broken windows on his truck. 07:15 Caller in the 300 block of North East said he was hit by a truck last night near Texaco.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 9, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 9 Charnette Latrell Guillory, 31, 100 block of Dewdrop Lane, Opelousas. Failure to return leased movable, cruelty to the infirmed. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Acadiana DX Association Hamfest is Saturday The Acadiana DX Association is hosting a Hamfest and Swapmeet on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rayne Civic Center located at 210 Frog Festival Drive in Rayne. A hamfest is a meeting of people interested in Amateur Radio.

Hemp gummies purchased at a smoke shop in East Baton Rouge Parish on March 5, are currently in a legal gray area because they contain a total of 30 milligrams of THC per package. (Photo by Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

House speaker blames health department for illegal hemp products

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

One of Louisiana’s top lawmakers is sparring with state health officials, blaming them for confusion that has led to the legalization of hemp products that can get people high.

Muddling of gender distinctions

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

In the last few years, it has become common to see people put their pronouns in their email sign-offs, and to hear the phrase “gender fluid.” When I was growing up, “gender fluid” was something you were more likely to read about in a pornographic magazine than in polite conversation.

Is Louisiana obsessed with gambling?

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Welcome to Louisiana. Where you will find the largest assortment of gambling options anywhere. It might be the gambling mecca of the world. So go ahead and pick your poison.

Eunice Housing Authority to receive $1M for repairs

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced the Eunice Housing Authority will receive $1,073,029.78 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for severe storms and flooding. “Severe storms and flooding have ravaged South Louisiana in recent years,” said Dr.

Cajun Prairie in Eunice.

Cajun Prairie Society plans fundraising boucherie

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society, an organization dedicated to the conservation of Southwest Louisiana’s endangered prairie ecosystem, is inaugurating their annual boucherie in Grand Coteau on March 18 and 19.