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Sheriff: Cocaine valued at $133.8K seized in bust

A 64-year-old Opelousas man was busted with a variety of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of $133,800, according to St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. St.

Music, entertainment set for Tee Mamou - Iota Folklife Festival

The 2025 Mardi Gras celebration in Iota begins Monday, March 3 — Lundi Gras — with live music at the Iota Veterans Memorial Pavilion. The Eighties Experience will kick off at 7 p.m. with Colby Latiolais & Ambush closing out the night from 9:30 to 11 30 p.m.

Full day of entertainment on tap for Mardi Gras celebration in Crowley

Five live acts will provide musical entertainment from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the annual Carnival d’Acadie Mardi Gras celebration in Crowley on Fat Tuesday, March 4. The overall look of the event will be a little different as work continues on the new pavilion and urban park.

3 days of Mardi Gras activities planned at Mamou

Over the three-day celebration, Mamou will feature music on the northside and southside stages. On the southside, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will play Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ferral Manuel and Wild Rice Band will perform from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Lakeview Park and Beach schedules Mardi Gras events

The 17th annual Lundi Gras Boucherie will be held at Lakeview Park and Beach. Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, with Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jason Frey and Lagniappe (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

District Attornev Chad Pitre announces St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indictments.

(Feb. 21) Three indicted for first-degree murder in Opelousas drive by shooting. According to District Attorney Chad Pitre, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury today indicted Gerard Griffin Jr.

Nina Mae Boone Miller

Nina Mae Boone Miller passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Korey Lavergne Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Dustin Paul Aguillard

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dustin Paul Aguillard announces his passing on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home at the age of 25. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Feb. 23 Daniel Gil, 40, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Home invasion.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Feb. 20 8:00 a.m. Traffic stop at 12th and Hwy. 190. 8:05 a.m. Wreck reported near Circle K. 9:45 a.m. Traffic stop at Hwy. 190 and Rodney. 9:46 a.m.