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Lightsource bp solar project in St. Landry Parish goes online

Lightsource bp’s 180 megawatt solar project in St. Landry Parish has entered commercial operation, the company announced in a news release.

Mark David Savoie

Mark David Savoie passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the age of 63. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gregory Gaspard officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park 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. Thursday, March 27 Patrick Stelly III, 37, 800 block of Swayze Lake Road, Palmetto. 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. Wednesday, March 26 There were 8 traffic stops between the hours of 12:34 a.m. until 10 p.m. Officer: S.

News notes

Annual dues for upkeep at Langley Cemetery Langley Cemetery, located in the northwest corner of Acadia Parish, is a quiet peaceful final resting place for generations dating back to early settlers in the area. The maintenance and upkeep are expensive.

Melissa Sonnier Seilhan

BASILE–It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Melissa Sonnier Seilhan announces her unexpected passing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Betty Joyce Cormier Fontenot

Betty Joyce Cormier Fontenot passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father John Dugas Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Samuel “Sammy” Sidney Schoeffler

Samuel “Sammy” Sidney Schoeffler passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 65. A Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Cremation will follow.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 25 Kevin Gradney, 50, 1200 block of of Traffic Lane, Ville Platte. Bench warrant, 2 counts. Tammie Murphy, 34, 300 block of Corn, Eunice. Probation warrant.

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, March 25 There were 20 traffic stops between the hours of 12:18 a.m.