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Alternating lane closures on La. 13 north I-10

There will be alternating lane closures on La. 13 about 0.9 miles north of Interstate 10 on March 8 for routine bridge inspections, weather permitting. The work is estimated to take place from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., weather permitting.

Kenneth Wayne Dexter

Kenneth Wayne Dexter, a resident of Sugarland, Texas and native of Eunice, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2019 at the age of 68.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 28 Jody Tavarres Thomas, 40, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice. Bench warrant (two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Juan N. Grimaldo, 34, 1300 block of West Peach Street, Eunice.

Eunice man arrested in connection with burglaries at Frank Best Marine in Eunice

Eunice man arrested in connection with burglaries at Frank Best Marine in Eunice A 40-year-old Eunice man, Joshua Paul Billedeau, found with a pistol stolen in a burglary at Frank Best Marine in Eunice has been charged with possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon,...

Sheriff: Dispute over puppies leads to shots in air, arrest

A dispute over the sale of puppies resulted in shots being fired in the air and the arrest of a Eunice man who said he was protecting his family, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 27 Shaunique Lashonda Marie Lindon, 20, 300 block of Guidry Road, Church Point. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dwight Akeem Pelican, 30, 100 block of Handy Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 27 07:23 Two suspicious persons in Double Action parking lot. 08:40 Disturbance at Acadian Medical Center. 08:52 Check forgery at Check Cashing Plus. 10:24 Three guys taking bikes apart in the 100 block of Armide.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 27 Chris Jude Sonnier, 49, 500 block of Joe W. Road, Church Point. Theft. Juan Grimaldo, 34, homeless. Theft and possession of Schedule II drugs less than two grams. Emerald Joyanna Williams, 21, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice.

Yard Bird Cook-off headed to 2nd year

St. Landry-Evangeline United Way invites the public to experience Cajun Cooking at its finest with the second annual Comme Ci, Comme Ca Yard Bird Cook-off in downtown Opelousas from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 13. Admission is free.

Lessie Lee Fontenot

Eunice-With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Lessie Lee Fontenot on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the age of 90, from Eunice Manor Nursing Home. Born in Mamou and lived most of his life in Eunice, he retired from Halliburton Services after 32 years of service.