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Tri-Parish jobless rates down from a year ago

Tri-Parish unemployment rates in June were down from a year ago and the workforce increased by 600 people, according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce for St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes in June totaled 69,759 — a 0.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 30 Devin Scott Francois, 32, 3800 block of Johnson Highway, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000, shoplifting. Lucas Jordan Stowe, 34, 11000 block of Homeport Dr., Maurepas, LA. False report of a crime.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. July 29 07:02 Report of a vehicle flipped in the wooded area near East Elementary, on Brother Road. 11:37 Report of two subjects breaking into apartments in the Acadian Village.

Locals appointed by governor

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced on Friday his appointments to the following Louisiana boards and commissions.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 29 David Wayne Byrd, 46, 10400 block of Prejean Street, Arnaudville. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jayme Alexander Pierre, 22, 500 block of Perry Lane, Opelousas.

News notes

Mass for Charlene Richard set Aug. 11 The Charlene Richard Foundation announces the date of the annual Mass marking the 63rd Anniversary of the death of Charlene Marie Richard, Servant of God. The Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard.

Kenneth James Aguillard

Kenneth James Aguillard passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Juvenile guilty in shooting death of Donavon Reed, wounding another

A 14-year-old shooter was found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of 31-year-old Donavon Reed, of Eunice, in trial before Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick on Friday. St.

LSU reveals keys to successful crisis communication

Louisiana experiences extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, drought and even freezes. With rising temperatures, extreme events may occur more frequently and with greater intensity in the future.

Tips for gardening in the heat

Summer can be a tough for plants. Heat and high humidity often lead to an increase in disease and insect pressures. Despite the increased stress, many plants are still performing well — and summer can be a productive month for us as gardeners. Throughout the U.S.