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UL Lafayette’s Dr. Scott France aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a past expedition. He has returned to the ship as part of a three-week research voyage to explore uncharted depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette’s Dr. Scott France aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a past expedition. He has returned to the ship as part of a three-week research voyage to explore uncharted depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette researcher leading expedition to unexplored regions of the Atlantic Ocean

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette oceanographer is leading researchers to unexplored deep-sea habitats of the North Atlantic Ocean. And the public can tag along, thanks to technology. Dr.
Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months as soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.

Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months as soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.

Keep pets safe from the heat

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months as soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets. Summer has officially begun, so it’s a good time to remember that pets require special care to avoid heatstroke.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto looks over a budget document at a meeting Monday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto looks over a budget document at a meeting Monday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board deliberates over deficit, pay raise

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board deliberated over a proposed $1 million budget deficit and a $500 pay raise for teachers at the second of three meetings on its 2022-2023 budget. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said, “Yes, we can submit a budget to you that would be a break even budget.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 23 Dion Keiten Rogers, 32, 400 block of Good Shepherd Court, Branch.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Demetrius Paul Duplessis, 45, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Jason Ashworth, 37, 300 block of East Dean, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. June 22 01:05 Subject kicked in a door in the 200 block of Childs. 01:30 Caller in the 800 block of Tate advised of juveniles that have stolen in the past are in the area.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Pickleball Saturday, every Monday, Wednesday Free Pickleball will be offered from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday at the LSUE gym from 9 to 11 a.m. All equipment is provided free. No experience necessary. Pickleball will also be played from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 27 and Wednesday, June 29.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 21 Dustin John Guilbeau, 37, 100 block of Edward Drive, Port Barre. Simple burglary, criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Travis Godfrey

Travis Godfrey

Suspected shooter surrenders

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Travis Godfrey, suspected of shooting two men to death at a Eunice gas station, surrendered to police Wednesday morning. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said Godfrey, 25, will be interviewed and booked on two warrants for first-degree murder. Godfrey will be taken to the St. Landry Parish Jail.