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Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday proposed substantial spending increases on infrastructure and higher education. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson/LSU Manship School News Service)

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday proposed substantial spending increases on infrastructure and higher education. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson/LSU Manship School News Service)

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Edwards unveils budget, calls for significant investments in education and infrastructure

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
With the state flush with cash, Gov. John Bel Edwards unveiled a proposed budget Monday that includes more than $1.1 billion in infrastructure spending and investments in education at all levels.

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Louisiana employment consistently gaining

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Preliminary data for December 2021 released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment estimate to be 1,874,200 jobs. This is a gain of 7,100 jobs from the revised November 2021 estimate of 1,867,100.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 25 Loresa Jean Strahan, 44, 700 block of W. South Street, Opelousas. Aggravated assault, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Theodore J. Silas, 30, 300 block of Natchez Boulevard, Opelousas.
Kevin Tyler Meaux

Kevin Tyler Meaux

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Church Point man arrested, linked to thefts

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
A 28-year-old Church Point man arrested earlier this month is linked to thefts and burglaries in the Lewisburg and Church Point area, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 24 Juvenile, 17, Lake Charles. Illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, contraband defined, taking to and from penal institutions.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 24 00:21 Someone is trying to break into vehicle in the 1300 block of Anne. Subject left but his bike are belongings are still there. 01:33 Theft at trailer at corner of Corn and Benoit.
Sylvester L. Frey

Sylvester L. Frey

Sylvester Lawrence Frey

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvester Lawrence Frey. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather who gave everyone so much love.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 22-24 Jeffery Chad Fuselier, 50, 400 block of Bertheaud Avenue, Opelousas. Theft (3 counts), possession of schedule II CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Bulb & Blossom meeting set Feb 1. The Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club will have its monthly tea membership meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the First United Methodist Church hall located at 501 S. 5th Street in Eunice. New members are encouraged to attend.
Gerard “Jerry” Albertelli, Jr.

Gerard “Jerry” Albertelli, Jr.

Gerard “Jerry” Albertelli, Jr.

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Gerard “Jerry” Albertelli, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 69. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Keenan Brown celebrant. Rite of Committal will be held at 11 a.m.