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Bellard announces spending reductions

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

St. Landry Parish Government announced operational cuts totaling about $375,000 in response to escalating mandated expenses.

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Myra Miller

Monday, June 2, 2025

Kindergarten registration set July 17 Kindergarten registration will be held from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on July 17 at Highland Early Learning Center. East Elementary Registration set for July 24 Registration for East Elementary first-fourth grade students will take place from 8 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrest

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Opelousas man charged with attempted 2nd degree murder

Myra Miller

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Leo Demouchet, Sr., 79, of Opelousas, was charged with attempted second degree murder after an argument started with a victim inside a hotel room. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Warrant Team makes several arrests in one night

Myra Miller

Saturday, May 31, 2025

A Warrant Team, comprised primarily of members of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T., makes five arrests in one night. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz,“Out of necessity, I have formed a Warrant Team, comprised primarily of members of St.

Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

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Black ants can be a gardener’s partner

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Black garden ants are often misunderstood and quickly targeted as being pests that need to be eliminated. Yet black ants are often an unsung hero in our ecosystem. These ants play a crucial role in soil health.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Iron Horse sales

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From the June 2015 Eunice News files

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Iron Horse Sales. Iron Horse Sales, LAS Sale, LLC, located at 4079 Hwy. 190, Eunice, held its grand opening Saturday. The ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce.

Kentrell James Guillory

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Two arrested on armed robbery, weapons charges following incident

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

Two men have been arrested on armed robbery and weapons charges after allegedly robbing another man who the suspects lured to location under the pretense of making a music video for which the victim would be paid. Kentrell James Guillory, 18, of Arnaudville, and Condrick Lewis Jr.

Bryan Hawkins

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff office announces recent narcotics arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

Several Opelousas men were recently arrested on narcotics charges by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. • Bryan Hawkins, 36, arrested on a possession with intent to distribute Schedule II (Fentanyl).

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$110M investment in legacy Acadia oil refinery

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

ACADIA PARISH–Green Fuels Operating PC (GFO) formally announced late last week it will invest $110 million to transform the historic Evangeline Processing Facility in Acadia Parish into a Net Zero Emissions Technology (NZET) refinery.

The 2025 Horizon Ag Field Day, scheduled for June 23 at Richard Farms in Kaplan, is the place to be for updates on the top rice varieties planted in Louisiana this season as well as new Provisia® lines expected to be available in 2026.

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Horizon Ag Field Day scheduled

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

KAPLAN – The 2025 Horizon Ag Field Day, scheduled for June 23 at Richard Farms in Kaplan, is the place to be for updates on the top rice varieties planted in Louisiana this season as well as new Provisia® lines expected to be available in 2026.