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Shooting suspect found dead

Eunice Police report: The suspect in the Eunice shooting incident on Friday was found dead this morning at a residence in Eunice. Aaron Jones was found deceased by a family member due to an apparent suicide.

Bridge closed on La. 3116

Effective immediately, the bridge on La. 3116, 0.9 miles north of La. 3123, will be closed for repairs until further notice, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

St. Landry Parish public schools to close early

Due to heavy storms causing possible hazardous road conditions and widespread flooding parish-wide, all schools and Head Start centers will dismiss early today.
Dismissal times are as follows:
SLATS/Alternative - 1:30 p.m.;

Charlie's Tire Service owner found dead

Charlie Guillory, long time owner of Charlie’s Tire Service, was found dead inside his vehicle earlier this morning at the parking lot of his business.

Sheriff asks clergy, businesses to abide by safety rules

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz issued a set of safety reminders about COVID-19, but ended the news release with a plea with to clergy and businesses to abide by a 10-person attendance mandate.

St. Landry Parish begins curfew

St. Landry Parish will begin a parish-wide adult and juvenile curfew every day from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

2 positive coronavirus tests in St. Landry Parish

A news conference announced the first person in St. Landry Parish had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
That was Thursday morning. By the afternoon a second person in the parish had tested positive for the virus.

LSP investigating Iota Police officer involved shooting

Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was requested by Iota Police to investigate an officer involved shooting incident involving their department.