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Flowers are placed Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at a memorial site on Bourbon Street in New Orleans near where 14 people were killed early Wednesday in a terrorist attack. The large yellow barrier is one of four that were placed on each side of hydraulic gate installed across Bourbon Street a day after Shamsud-Din Jabbar sped down three blocks before crashing and being killed in a shootout with police. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

All 14 people killed in New Orleans terrorist attack identified

(not verified)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

All 14 people killed in Wednesday morning’s terror attack on Bourbon Street have been identified, either through family members or verification from the local coroner.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 7 Daniel Brown, 66, 700 block of West Oak, Eunice. Bench warrant. Alex Fontenot, 20, 500 block of East Peach, Eunice. Bench warrant. Robert Houston Burrows, 33, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Jan. 7 12:22 a.m. Welfare check on a subject in the 1500 block of West Maple. 10:38 a.m.

Linda Prejean Pitre

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Linda Prejean Pitre passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 72. No Services have been planned at this time.

Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office schedules Concealed Carry Permit Weapon class

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Sheriff office host Concealed Carry Permit class is set for Jan. 18. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training and Louisiana law update class beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 211 West Park in Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Jan. 6 10:32 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of East Peach said his teenager is refusing to return home. 10:39 a.m Lobby complainant for a vehicle. 12:38 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 7, 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, Jan. 7 Timothy Wayne Fontenot, 28, 2200 block of Simeaux Lane, Opelousas. Drug court violation. Arrested by St.

Tony Johnson

Myra Miller

Monday, January 6, 2025

Tony Johnson, the man, the myth, the legend, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, left us for the big football stadium in the sky on January 6, 2025. A celebration of Tony’s life will take place at 11 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, January 6, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Criminal damage to property. Friday, Jan. 3 Brock Bordelon, 39, 600 block of North 11th, Eunice. Probation warrant. Saturday, Jan.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, January 6, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Jan. 3 12:56 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Dollar General, East Laurel. 1:28 a.m. 911 caller in the 800 block of South Beulah said her boyfriend took her vehicle without permission. 8:29 a.m.