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Jobless rates are at record low

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, October 31, 2022
Unemployment rates in the state and in the Tri-Parish area are at record lows, according to data for September released Friday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. St. Landry Parish’s September unemployment rate was 4.4%, down from 5.5% in September 2021 and down from August’s 4.8% rate.

Church Point man arrested for starving dog to death

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, October 31, 2022
A 37-year-old Church Point man has been arrested for straving a dog to death, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard. Arrested is Michael Hawkins Jr. of 100 block of Chachere Road, Church Point.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 28 Lynn Gil, 54, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Angel Sweeny, 37, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Braydon Jamie Thibodeaux, 20, 3000 block of Lanse Meg Road, Mamou.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 28 09:04 Owner of a vehicle does not know where vehicle is, was possibly left at Taco Bell last night. 10:25 Vehicle blocking an alley behind Ruby’s. 10:37 Owner of vehicle charging the battery.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
Meet and Greet to be held Tuesday A coalition of concerned citizens will host a Meet and Greet with local candidates vying for public office. The Meet and Greet will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Northwest Community Center pavilion.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 28 John D. Vidrine, 70, 1800 block of Highway 363, Washington. Criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Devin Shamar Matthews, 23, 100 block of Belmont Drive, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 27 07:57 Caller in the 100 block of Hill said that someone went through his vehicle last night. 10:03 Threatening subject reported at Beulah Gardens. 10:37 Wreck reported at City Hall parking lot.
Mary Brignac

Mary Brignac

Mary Olive Brignac

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
EUNICE–With the heaviest hearts the family of Mary Olive Brignac announces her passing on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles at the age of 93. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, October 31, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 27 Cody Woodruff, 26, 1000 block of West Maple, Eunice. Bench warrant. Angelle Soileau, 29, 900 block of West Ash, Eunice. Probation warrant.
The second Fall into Downtown was held at 2nd Street and Walnut Avenue on Thursday. The crowd was building by sunset as the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers performed. Later, Three Thirty Seven would take the stage to a packed downtown. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

The second Fall into Downtown was held at 2nd Street and Walnut Avenue on Thursday. The crowd was building by sunset as the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers performed. Later, Three Thirty Seven would take the stage to a packed downtown. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Fall into Downtown

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 28, 2022
The second Fall into Downtown was held at 2nd Street and Walnut Avenue on Thursday. The crowd was building by sunset as the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers performed. Later, Three Thirty Seven would take the stage to a packed downtown. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)