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Tri-Parish workforce increases

The Tr-Parish workforce increased by 0.5% or 351 people in July compared to July 2021, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Commission released employment data for nine metropolitan statistical areas and 64 parishes on Monday.

Panic over gun fears cuts the St. Landry Parish Jamboree in Opelousas short

Jitters over gun violence were evident at Friday night’s St. Landry Parish Jamboree. The jamboree was cut short when panic about a possible shooting overwhelmed the crowd at Donald Gardner Stadium.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 27-29 Ali Elizabeth Richard, 22, 100 block of Ponderosa Road, Sunset. Stalking, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, improper telephone communications (2 counts). Arrested by Sunset Police.

Donald James West

Funeral Services for Donald James West will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice officiated by Deacon Chuck Ortego. Interment will follow at Reed Cemetery in Lanse Meg.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 25 Toni Daigle, 35, Homeless. Eunice. Introduction of Contraband into Penal Institute; Possession of Schedule II. August 26 Tryson Antoine, 33, 1500 block of West Vine, Eunice. Probation warrant. Nicklos Watley, 19, 100 block of Mill, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 26 06:32 Lobby complaint in reference to harassment. 06:37 Wreck reported in front of Coburn’s. 07:05 Wreck reported at Vine and 10th.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 25 Toni Daigle, 35, Homeless. Eunice. Introduction of Contraband into Penal Institute; Possession of Schedule II.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 25 02:18 Disturbance in the 1500 block of West Vine. 04:03 Caller in the 300 block of Ulysee advised that someone is outside of her home.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 26 Toni Krystine Daigle, 35, 200 block of Mister Cliff Road, Scott. Possession of Schedule II CDS, introduction of contraband into a penal institution, bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Ernestine LaFleur

EUNICE–With great sadness the family of Ernestine D. Lafleur announces her passing on Friday, August 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.