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Charlene Richard Mass set Monday

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the Mass will follow at 6 p.m. After Mass all are invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship.

New laws to tackle insurance costs are now in effect

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Six new Louisiana laws went into effect on Friday that are a part of the state’s push to lower the cost of insurance. The laws make significant changes across the state’s construction, insurance, contractor regulation, and traffic enforcement policies.

U.S. Rep. Ceo Fields speaks at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Council Chambers. At right is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Attendance was at capacity for the event for the 6th Distirct representative. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Fields urges universal Head Start at town hall

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Universal Head Start starting for 2-year-olds would help produce productive citizens, said U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Hall. “When you hear about this bill, you will say, oh, Cleo, that costs too much.

St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto listens to the budget presentation by Shaun Grantham, chief financial officer, at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board budget cuts likely

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

St. Landry Parish Superintendent Milton Batiste III stressed that the student count in the coming weeks is crucial to the district financial health. The initial budget presented to a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday indicated the budget faces trimming, not in the thousands, but $7.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 5 Trevor Bertrand, 27, unknown address, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 6, 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. Tuesday, Aug. 5 There were three traffic stops from 11:39 p.m. until 3:18 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 6, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 6 Anthony Tyrone Minor, 21, 1100 block of Highway 749, Opelousas.

Frank Lawrence Messina

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Frank Lawrence Messina passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur with Father Jay Alexius Celebrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 5, 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. Tuesday, Aug. 5 Jarlen Don Richard, 21, 6700 block of Cheval Drive, Lake Charles. Aggravated assault, attempted first degree murder (3 counts).

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 5 Mia Roy, 40, 700 block of South 3rd, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish.