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Governor, La. Guard rename Camp Beauregard installation

Gov. Jeff Landry directs the renaming of Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville to Camp Beauregard, July 14.

Dates set for special sales tax election in Opelousas

Early voting for the Aug. 16 special election will be held from Aug. 2 to 9, with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will take place at the courthouse in Opelousas only. No early voting will be held in Eunice.

Animal cruelty investigation ends with multiple charges

An investigation into animal cruelty in Washington resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old man on drug charges, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard.

Man accused of stealing truck, trailer, driving to police station

A 56-year-old Port Barre man is accused of stealing a truck and trailer at gunpoint then driving to the Port Barre Police Department where he was arrested. According to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Chad M.

Area braces for possible tropical weather

A tropical weather system is moving toward Louisiana with forecasts a bit uncertain as to its impact. Preparations began Tuesday with St. Landry Parish Government using a sandbag-filling device at the Yambilee in anticipation of flooding.

Louisiana law enforcement officers indicted for visa fraud

Two current chiefs of police and one former chief of police have been arrested and indicted in connection with alleged federal conspiracy and fraud charges.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, July 14 Juvenile, 12, Eunice. Resisting with force or violence, simple battery. Tuesday, July 15 Keeya Shillow, 100 block of Julia, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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, July 15 There were nine traffic stops from 2:51 a.m. until 11:17 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 2:17 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, July 16 Kendall Gordon, 34, 1500 block of Gloria Drive, Breaux Bridge. Hold for Lafourche Parish. Arrested by St.

Maefine “Mae” Manuel Austin

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maefine “Mae” Manuel Austin announces her passing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Savoy Care Center in Mamou at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at TIME Pending on DAY And DATE Pending at St.