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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, July 23 Discover Bank vs Lacie Boudreaux, petition to make judgment executory. Johnathan E. Carmouche vs Jeskam Thomas Carmouche, divorce. Capital One NA vs Jaiden T. Martin, open account. Capital One NA vs Marcus J.
The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November. Front row, from left, are Earline Doucet; Kristy McMillian, student; Angel Browning, student; Chrystal Bates, student; Polly Bellard, RN, director of nursing; and back, from left, are Pam Wimberly, RN, instructor; Brandy Cormier, student; Dae

The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November. Front row, from left, are Earline Doucet; Kristy McMillian, student; Angel Browning, student; Chrystal Bates, student; Polly Bellard, RN, director of nursing; and back, from left, are Pam Wimberly, RN, instructor; Brandy Cormier, student; Dae

Acadia-St. Landry nursing class

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November.
Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Cool fishing spot at the Eunice City Lake

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

Rep. Fields to hold town hall in Eunice

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Congressman Cleo Fields will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Eunice City Hall, 300 S. 2nd St. The meeting is designed to give constituents a direct opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas, an announcement stated. Another town hall with the 6th District U.S.

Audit: Repeated failures cost La. nearly $1 billion

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Nearly $1 billion in fiscal mismanagement, waste, and compliance failures were uncovered across Louisiana government agencies in a recent year-end audit report released by Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack.
Isaac Johnson

Isaac Johnson

Police officer accused of attempting to frame another

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Ville Platte Police Officer arrested after attempting to frame another officer in a shooting scene investigation, according to a news release from Attorney General Liz Murrill.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 31, 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, July 31 Michael Jordan Fontenot, 39, 7200 block of Highway 31, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, bench warrant. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 31, 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, July 30 There was one traffic stop at 11:15 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:47 a.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Soccer registration is now open The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45. Registration continues until Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.