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Friendly-fire shooting takes life of Rayne officer

In a shocking turn of events on Monday afternoon, one of Rayne’s finest lost his life during a friendly-fire shooting while seeking out a suspect in Rayne. Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly on Tuesday stated Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur, 47, was killed in the line of duty at 1:27 p.m.

Additional study asked for school spirit attire

A proposal to allow school spirit attire in St. Landry Parish public schools is headed back to committee for more study. That was the decision by the School Board for the proposal by Board member Renee Aymond at the May 1 Board meeting.

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, May 7 Camron C. Joseph, 18, 1100 block of Cherry Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.

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. Tuesday, May 6 There were 2 traffic stops between the hours of 4:27 p.m. and 5:13 p.m. Officer A.

LSU Eunice staff, faculty honored at annual Excellence Dinner

LSU Eunice celebrated its dedicated faculty and staff at the annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Dinner on May 5, recognizing years of service, professional achievement, and retirements during a dinner reception inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center.

LSU Eunice to postpone Wednesday finals, moved to Saturday

With expected severe rain to impact the greater south Louisiana area, LSU Eunice will close campus on Wednesday out of caution for our entire campus community. All in-person final examinations that are scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled for Saturday.

Mary Morella Johnson

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Morella Johnson announces her passing on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Eunice Manor at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2025, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Sandbags available

St. Landry Parish Government has sandbag available at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas and the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice. Heavy rainfall is predicted overnight.

St. Landry Parish public schools to reopen Thursday

After reviewing the latest weather conditions and updated forecasts, the school closure for Thursday, May 8th, has been canceled. Classes will resume and follow a normal schedule.

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 6 Jeremy Joseph Duplechain, 37, 200 block of Kaiser Road, Krotz Springs. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.