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Milton Batiste III presents a cost-savings plan at St. Landry Parish School Board retreat on Saturday in Opelousas. The School Board is to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday to vote on the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board to decide on $2.5M savings plan

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

A $2.5 million savings plan is the sole item on a special meeting of the St. Landry Parish School Board at 5 p.m. Thursday. The meeting follows a School Board retreat on Saturday in Opelousas where Superintendent Milton Batiste III unveiled the plan.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Keithan Monday, 25, 200 block of West Elm, Eunice. Failure to dim lights, driving under suspension, possession of marijuana.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 11 9:37 a.m. Down near the 900 block of Tate with a trespasser by the train tracks. 9:51 a.m. Traffic stop at East Laurel. 10:07 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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, Feb. 12 Drake Ryan Soileau, 32, 1900 block of Charlene Highway, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Feb. 10 12:04 a.m. Traffic stop near Valero on Hwy. 190. 12:23 a.m. Down with two subjects on bicycles at Eula and West Vine. 12:28 a.m. Traffic stop at North 8th near Stine’s. 2:18 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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, Feb. 11 Ernest Ray Polotzola, 32, 500 block of Clinton Street, Krotz Springs. Drug court violation. Arrested by St.

Unrestrained driver killed in two-vehicle Acadia Parish crash

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, February 10, 2025

On Feb. 9, shortly after midnight, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 West near Trumps Road. The crash claimed the life of 58-year-old Luvenson Sowell of Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, February 10, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Feb. 9 Johnny Soileau, 29, 1200 block of Tulip Lane, Iota.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, February 10, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Feb. 7 12:38 a.m. Traffic stop at Farris and Opel. 1:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle near 5th and Laurel. 2:42 a.m. Suspicious person on a bike near Threatt and Bacciochi. 3:06 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, February 10, 2025

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. Saturday, Feb. 8-Monday, Feb. 10 Jessica N. Girouard, 36, 1000 block of E. South Street, Opelousas.