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Sheriff: Charge upgraded against Banshees leader

The charge against a man identified as a leader in the Banshees motorcyle club has been upgraded from attempted manslaughter to attempted second-degree murder, St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said in a news release. Guidroz said on Friday that John D.

Gavin Dupre Memorial Benefit is Sunday

A benefit is planned Sunday for the family of Gavin Dupre, 12, who died May 8 of accidental gun shot. The benefit is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northwest Community Center Pavilion, 651 Samuel Drive, Eunice.

State budget goes into OT

The Louisiana Legislature failed to come to a compromise on the state’s $29 billion budget to fund state agencies next fiscal year, adjourned sine die (for good) at 6 p.m. amid House chaos.

Patrols stepped up in neighborhoods after shootings

After a shooting Tuesday left three people wounded, patrols were increased with the help of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies and reserve officers, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. “I’m still waiting for some retaliation,” he said.

Police chief asks residents to help fight crime

Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot called on residents to help police fight crime in their neighborhoods at a meeting held only blocks away from a pair of shootings that occurred Tuesday that wounded three people. “We were lucky last night. Nobody died yet.

Mary Marie Rene

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Mary Rene announces her passing on Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice with loving family by her side. She was 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 9 Benjamin Laurence Cole, 23, 100 block of Thibodeaux Drive, Lafayette.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 8 06:23 Lobby complaint about missing items from residence in the 400 block of Acadia. 10:30 Paint spilled on road at East Vine and North Cane. 11:58 Wreck at College Junction.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 8 Adam Paul Lomas, 37, 500 block of South 3rd Street, Eunice. Serving time 30 days, second offense DWI and negligent injury. Joseph Dewain Bertrand, 57, 1400 block of West Vine Avenue, Eunice. Bench warrant for driving under suspension.

Photos from Fred's Lounge

Opening Reception "Fred's" The public is invited to a 2 p.m. Sunday opening reception at the NUNU collective that introduces the black and white photographic work of Johnna Rena Guillory and featuring the legendary Fred's Lounge in Mamou.