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Roland Legros, Sr.

Roland Legros, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Caleb Semien officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery.

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. Tuesday, May 13 Phillip Washington, Jr., 27, 1500 block of Pujo Avenue, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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. Monday, May 12 There were 4 traffic stops between the hours of 5:51 p.m. and 6:44 p.m. Officer W.

Haidie Mae Miller James

BASILE–It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Haidie Mae Miller James announces her passing on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile, La.

Rebecca “Becky” Bacon

BASILE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rebecca “Becky” Bacon announces her passing on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Eunice Manor at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Town of Melville repeats audit findings

The independent auditor issued a qualified opinion for the Town’s business-type activities and utility fund because of the lack of adequate records and documentation, and a utility software program that did not allow accounts receivable balances in the utility fund to be reconciled to the general...

Supreme Court reverses indictment against 2022 St. Landry shooting suspect

Supreme Court reverses indictment against 2022 St. Landry shooting suspect The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a double murder suspect from St. Landry Parish. The ruling reversed an indictment against Davieontray Breaux, a suspect in a 2022 shooting.

Louisiana state income tax deadline is Thursday

The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday. Taxpayers can file their returns electronically for free through the Department of Revenue’s Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) web portal.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, May 10 Gary Lafleur Jr., 33, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. DWI, driving under suspension, open container, careless operation, expired MVI, no plate.

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. Friday, May 9 There were 14 traffic stops between the hours of 10:39 a.m. until 11:52 p.m. Officer D.