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Eric DeBoer, an assistant professor of turfgrass management with the LSU AgCenter, demonstrates using an aerator. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Eric DeBoer, an assistant professor of turfgrass management with the LSU AgCenter, demonstrates using an aerator. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Give your lawn some breathing room with aeration

From The LSU AgCenter
Friday, April 25, 2025
Do you have a lot of weeds in your lawn? Any areas of thin or dead grass? Does your yard just look stressed overall? These could all be symptoms of a common problem: soil compaction.
An Evangeline Parish couple are charged with stealing chickens following an investigation in the 1000 block of Old Park Road on March 27, according to Sheriff Charles Guillory.

An Evangeline Parish couple are charged with stealing chickens following an investigation in the 1000 block of Old Park Road on March 27, according to Sheriff Charles Guillory.

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Couple charged with stealing chickens

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, April 24, 2025
An Evangeline Parish couple are charged with stealing chickens following an investigation in the 1000 block of Old Park Road on March 27, according to Sheriff Charles Guillory. The deputies were responding to a complaint about chickens being stolen from a secured chicken coop.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, April 24 Ryan K. Matis, 45, 100 block of Armide Street, Eunice. Illegal possession of stolen things, bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 23 Jkeithian Young, 18, 1100 block of Crouchet Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things, resisting an officer.

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Tips sought to help solve cold case murder in Opelousas

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
On Nov. 3, 2020, between 11 p.m. and midnight, residents at 802 Beverly Road Crestview Apartments, reported hearing a single gunshot. The responding officers checked the area, but did not locate anyone.

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5 arrested for fraudulent paperwork at OMV office

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit (LSP-IFAT) Breaux Bridge Field Office, in collaboration with the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), March 28 initiated an investigation into allegations of fraudulent paperwork being processed across multiple offices.

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Several suspects to Crowley shooting of victim exiting vehicle

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A Friday night shooting in the 2400 block of West Northern Avenue left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. The victim was exiting a vehicle when the victim was approached by multiple black male individuals.

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Opelousas car lot co-owner busted for vehicle theft

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Louisiana State Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft unit detectives, in collaboration with the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission (LUMVC), launched an investigation into an inventory audit at AJ Auto Sales, located at 1786 School Road in Opelousas on April 16.