News

Jobs reportedly cut at PCS

The Precision Cutting Specialties plant on La. 13 in Eunice reportedly cut about a dozen jobs as it restructured its work.

Another former Eunice priest named in abuse reports

Another former Eunice priest’s name surfaced in the numerous sexual abuse allegations in the Lafayette Diocese. Last week, the Diocese stated it had reported a sexual abuse allegation made against the Rev. Joseph Alexander, who served as a priest at St.

Update: woman missing, Tyla Meche found

Update: The search for Tyla Meche, 34, of Church Point, who has been identified as being in the vehicle when Briscoe was shot has been found. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P.

Gubernatorial campaigns make hires

As January gives way to February, the three declared candidates for governor are building up their staffs in anticipation of the campaign to come. Incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards is shouldering the additional burden of having to juggle personnel in his own administration.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 5 06:08 Bulldog loose on Scott Street. 07:12 Son refusing to go to school in the 1300 block of West Peach. 07:59 Subject slumped over on U.S. 190 near city lake. St. Landry Parish Sheriff notified.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 5 Daricko Trevensky Stevens, 19, 1600 block of West Vine Street, Eunice. Probation violation. Camron Scott Fournerat, 17, 900 block of Tate Avenue, Eunice. Criminal trespass. Asjdrion Michelle Hill, 24, 200 block of Boudreaux Street, Eunice.

Claudia Ann Victoria

It is with great sadness that the family of Claudia Ann Victoria announces her passing on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 7:10 a.m. at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. She was 74. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 6 Christopher Gabriel Nations, 30, 300 block of West Railroad, Arnaudville. Off bond (four counts), bench warrant (four counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Venward Orville Jr.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 4 06:27 Caller from 200 block of Jelks said her nanny is kicking her front door. 09:25 Caller said female beaten in Acadian Medical Center parking lot. 09:33 Spoke with AMC and advised it happened in Lafayette.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 5 Rebecca A. Accardo, 48, 50000 block of Whiskey Lane, Tickfaw. Possession of schedule II. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department. William Mitchell, 35, Bennetts Bay Road, Forrest Hill. Possession of stolen things.