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A. J. Frank, assistant police chief for the Town of Basile, speaks during a local law enforcement call-in show program on KVPI radio in Ville Platte. (KVPI Photo)

A. J. Frank, assistant police chief for the Town of Basile, speaks during a local law enforcement call-in show program on KVPI radio in Ville Platte. (KVPI Photo)

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Frank is leading Basile Police Department

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 21, 2025
By Darrel LeJeune The Basile Weekly With the town’s long-serving police chief recovering from an extended hospital stay, Assistant Police Chief Allarate “A.J.
James Bollich, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, was honored with a car parade as he celebrated his 104th birthday on Friday. (Acadiana Advocate photos By Brad Bowie)

James Bollich, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, was honored with a car parade as he celebrated his 104th birthday on Friday. (Acadiana Advocate photos By Brad Bowie)

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One of the last living WWII death march survivors, Bollich honored on 104th birthday

Thursday, August 21, 2025
By Joel Thompson The Acadiana Advocate Clouds threatened rain Friday afternoon, but it didn’t stop friends, family, and Purple Heart veterans from honoring the 104th birthday of World War II veteran Jim Bollich of Lafayette.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Adult Educational Cultural Lecture series at library The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities will present Adult Educational Cultural Lecture Series at the Eunice Public Library on Sept. 16 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6 p.m. Dr.
On Sunday, August 17, at approximately 3:27 a.m. Eunice Police responded to a stabbing incident at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street.

On Sunday, August 17, at approximately 3:27 a.m. Eunice Police responded to a stabbing incident at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street.

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Early Sunday morning stabbing incident leaves one arrested

Myra Miller
Monday, August 18, 2025
On Sunday, August 17, at approximately 3:27 a.m. Eunice Police responded to a stabbing incident at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “Upon arrival, officers observed a female victim bleeding from her right arm.
On Saturday, August 16, at approximately 11:41 a.m., Eunice police responded to Acadian Medical Center in reference to a female shooting victim that was being treated in the emergency room.

On Saturday, August 16, at approximately 11:41 a.m., Eunice police responded to Acadian Medical Center in reference to a female shooting victim that was being treated in the emergency room.

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Female subject shot after an altercation

Myra Miller
Monday, August 18, 2025
On Saturday, August 16, at approximately 11:41 a.m., Eunice police responded to Acadian Medical Center in reference to a female shooting victim that was being treated in the emergency room.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 18, 2025
LSUE Fall Semester Open House set Aug. 23 LSU Eunice will host a Fall Semester Open House from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 offering incoming and returning students a one-stop opportunity to prepare for the new academic year. The North Commons of the Dr.

Eddie Thibodeaux cleared in release of convict

Harlan Kirgan, editor
Friday, August 15, 2025
Eddie Thibodeaux, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s jail administrator, was cleared Friday of any impropriety in the release of a Eunice man convicted on Wednesday of several felony grade offenses committed during his employment as fleet services supervisor with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Tuesday, Aug. 5 Henry Thomas vs Irene Briley, damages. Carrington Mortgage Services LLC vs unopened succession of John Michael Mouton, executory process. Wednesday, Aug.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Aug. 7 Mitchell Mack Ewing III and Layla Marie Rider, both of Opelousas. Tuesday, Aug. 12 Steve Glenn Fontenot and Joanne Marie Kling, both of Krotz Springs. Wednesday, Aug.

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Acadia Parish School Board adopts $90.9M budget

Lisa Soileaux / Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Friday, August 15, 2025
Taking center stage on Aug. 5 during the regular monthly meeting of the Acadia Parish School Board was the presentation and approval of the budget.