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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. Thursday, May 22 There was one traffic stop at 11:33 a.m. Officer L. Wilson 12:11 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. Friday, May 23 Jimmy Gros Jr., 32, 600 block of Latanier Street, Krotz Springs.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, May 14 Daylin D’Shawn Chachere and Kyrstania Jana Moses, both of Opelousas. Shaun Amari Hudson and Nevaeh Elizabeth Nicole Potier, both of Eunice.

Memorial Day ceremony set Monday

There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, May 26 at the corner of Park Avenue and South 2nd near the Rotary fountain. The ceremony is sponsored by the VFW Post 8971, the American Legion 129, and the DAV Post 19 (Disabled American Veterans). The public is invited to attend.

Numerous reasons to honor our veterans

More than 43 million Americans have served or are currently serving their country — and more than 1.3 million gave the ultimate sacrifice. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 15.8 million U.S. veterans living today — about 6.1 percent of the adult population.

Francophone advocate brought first poppies

The sale of red poppies on Memorial Day began almost immediately after the end of World War I, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lt. Col. John McCrae, a surgeon in the Canadian army. The poem was a reminder of the valor of the men and women who died in France in the “war to end all wars.

Ever dream of becoming a cartoonist?

I’m glad most people have abandoned chirping, “See ya in the funny papers.” Because that quaint farewell would reopen old wounds, since folks will definitely NOT be seeing me in the funny papers. You see, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of my ill-fated attempt to become a professional cartoonist.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Wednesday, May 14 TD Bank USA vs Lauren Berry, open account. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Alicia Payne, open account. Synchrony Bank vs Cora Serie, open account. Constance Edwards et al vs Champagne’s Super Food Inc. et al, damages. Rakeita Durio vs Avery D. Ortis et al, damages.

Over $34M in unclaimed property checks on the way

BLouisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that about 143,000 unclaimed property checks totaling over $34 million will be mailed out on May 30 following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Rep. Rhonda Butler elected to lead Legislative Rural Caucus

The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus has elected Rep. Rhonda Butler, R-Ville Platte, to lead the caucus for 2025-26. “Serving as chair of the Rural Caucus is an awesome responsibility that I am prepared to meet.” said Butler.