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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 28, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 27 There were 20 traffic stops from 5:38 a.m. until 7:58 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 12:08 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 28, 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, Aug. 28 George Allen Thomas, III, 32, 100 block of Thibodeaux Street, Opelousas. Battery of a dating partner.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 28, 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.

Michael James LaFleur

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Michael James LaFleur passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 68. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

The Eunice Players’ Theatre will present “The Savannah Sipping Society” with opening at 7 p.m. Sept. 10. The play contains adult content. It is suitable for mature audiences only, parental discretion is advised. From left are Kelly Peart Bertrand, Bonnie Pitre Kyzar, Lauren Benoit Bourgeois and Michelle Reed. (Submitted photo)

‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ premiers Sept. 10 at Players’ Theatre

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Who remembers “The Golden Girls”? Well, you are in for a treat, because this show was written by one of their writers!

Lafayette man arrested in Church Point camper fire

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies have arrested a Lafayette man for setting fire to an occupied Church Point camper. Jacob Buckles, 45, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Shortly before 7 a.m. Aug.

The tiresome tale of Amanda Knox

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The Amanda Knox story has always stuck in my craw. She and her narrative of persecution annoy me. Why am I writing about her now? Because Hulu has just come out with a series about the time she was convicted of murdering her roommate in 2007.

Make peace like sausage – in private

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

“Laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made.” That famous — and accurate — quip is a perfect way to describe the dirty political deals that are made in secret to produce so many important pieces of legislation.

Clifton “T” Clause

Educator, businessman ‘T’ Clause dies at 89

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Eunice lost a renaissance man with the death of Clifton “T” Clause, 89, on Aug. 22. Clause was an educator, businessman, sportsman and family man.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, right, speaks to reporters after a special Parish Council meeting Tuesday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

$4.6M parish debt ordinance introduced

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The $4.6 million loan sought by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard was introduced at a special meeting Tuesday without discussion. Parish Council member Faltrey Jolivette became the sponsor for the ordinance expected to be on the Council’s regular Sept. 17 meeting agenda.