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Adeline Dianna Frost Underhill

Adeline Dianna Frost Underhill died peacefully on July 4, 2025 at the age of 83 after a brief illness.

James Christopher Wade, Jr.

James Christopher Wade, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 38. No Services have been planned at this time.

Gulf Coast Amtrak route to start on Aug. 18, cost $15 per trip

Amtrak announced on it will start new, twice-daily service connecting Mobile, Ala., with New Orleans on Aug. 18 and cost $15 per ticket, one way. The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer four trips daily with stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis in Mississippi.

John "J.C." Carroll LeDoux, Sr.

John "J.C." Carroll LeDoux, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the age of 96. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Creole-speaking Texan returns to zydeco jam

Zydeco and Creole accordion master Randall Jackson returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. Jackson is the 2014 winner of the Texas Big Squeeze Accordion Contest in the zydeco category.

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. Wednesday, July 9 There were six traffic stops between 6:55 a.m. until 11:25 p.m. Officer C.

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. Thursday, July 10 Quintin Harvey Guillot, 41, 600 block of Benoit Road, Carencro. Sexual abuse of an animal. Arrested by St.

News notes

Lafayette Genealogical Society meeting set Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 17 at the Lafayette Public Library, Southside Branch, 6101 Johnston St., in Lafayette.

St. Landry Parish schools LEAP scores improve in math, science

The St. Landry Parish LEAP scores in math and science improved in the 2025 tests compared to scores in 2024. The Louisiana Department of Education released the LEAP scores on July 3 showing statewide students improved in math scores while English results were unchanged from 2024.

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 9, 2025 Dartamian Landry, 24, 600 block of Cecil Boulevard, Breaux Bridge. Hold for Madison Parish. Arrested by St.