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Barking dogs, roaring lions brought onlookers

When Ambaugh’s Great Menagerie and Circus visited south Louisiana in 1878, newspaper ads promised that “you will see many strange animals never before on exhibition, and in the Circus many daring acts by the Best Performers ever congregated … in the history of American Amusements.

First arrest made in parish anti-litter effort

The first arrest in the “Stow It, Don’t Throw It” was made by St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a June 18 news release. George Harris Sr., 61, of the 1400 block of Veazie Road, Palmetto, is charged with gross littering, a misdemeanor. Guidroz stated that on May 16 the St.

Opelousas man convicted of animal cruelty

Gordon Miller, 66, of Opelousas, was found guilty of 14 counts of animal cruelty following a trial on June 17. According to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre, In February 2024, St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, June 18 Jacolby Nunez, 37, 1300 block of Rose, Eunice. Theft. Michael Brown, 35, 7700 block of Walter Dr., Baton Rouge. Probation warrant.

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, June 18 There were three traffic stops between 1:51 a.m. until 9:50 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, June 19 No arrests to report.

News notes

Library is looking for volunteers Volunteers are needed to help build a Friends of the Library organization. Tony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, said the Friends organization will be the fundraising group for the library. An organizational meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.

Carla L. Manuel

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carla L. Manuel announces her passing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 63. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

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, June 18 Corey Christoval Neville, 36, 2300 block of Thomas Street, Tayler, TX. Hold for Orange County, Texas. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Port Barre man charged with 2nd-degree murder

A 23-year-old Port Barre man has been charged with second-degree murder and failure to render aid in the death of David Joachain, 54. Jared Eugene Wells, of the 100 block of Theo Avenue, is identified as the suspect. St.