News

LSU professor works with Coast Guard on hurricane preparedness

As sure as the sun will set, at least one hurricane will blow through the Gulf Coast region each year.

Fireworks tonight

The Eunice Fourth of July fireworks show is scheduled at 9 p.m. today at the Eunice Recreation Complex on Sittig Road. The show is sponsored by the City of Eunice.

7th annual Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession to honor the Christian family

The 40-mile Eucharistic Procession by boat, Fête-Dieu du Teche 2021, is to take place Aug. 15, and coincides with the Year of St. Joseph and the Year of the Family.

School Board votes for 3 tax propositions

Tax propositions for pay raises and capital improvements were approved by the St. Landry Parish School Board for a March 26, 2022, election. The vote was made without comment from Board members, but followed months of discussion. The proposals total 21.9 mills in three separate propositions.

Eunice Library funding escapes veto; LSUE project vetoed

The request for $350,000 in state funding to renovate the Eunice Library has escaped Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto pen. Edwards released his list of vetoes on Friday and they included items in the state Capital Outlay Bill. While the Eunice Library was not vetoed, it was on the list as Priority 5.

Sheriff: Arnaudville drug dealer busted

Tips from St. Landry Crime Stoppers and other sources are credited with putting an Arnaudville drug dealer out of business according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

K-9 helps make drug bust on U.S. 190

A drug-sniffing dog alerted on narcotices after a pickup truck was stopped on U.S. 190 between Port Barre and Krotz Springs on June 29, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. After the traffic stop and search, deputies seized about 41.

K-9 helps make drug bust on U.S. 190

A drug-sniffing dog alerted on narcotices after a pickup truck was stopped on U.S. 190 between Port Barre and Krotz Springs on June 29, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. After the traffic stop and search, deputies seized about 41.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 30 Cameron A. Miller, 29, 300 block of Ulysse, Eunice. Money warrant.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 30 01:26 Subject requested to speak to an officer in reference to a lost iPhone she left at a home. 01:41 Cell phone recovered. 01:53 Disturbance reported at Crestview Apartments.