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Crime Stopper tip leads to drug bust

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, December 5, 2024
A Crime Stopper tip on June 4 led to the arrest of an Opelousas man on Thursday, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported. The tip was about illegal drug activity in the 1300 block of Nash Drive, Opelousas.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 5, 2024
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, Dec. 5 Drake Batiste, 26, 100 block of Northern Ave, Lafayette.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, Dec. 1 Chassidy Miller, 46, 1700 block of Scott, Eunice. Theft. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Joseph Broussard, 38, 100 block of Goose, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 4 1:34 a.m. Disturbance reported in the 400 block of Acadia. 2:25 a.m. Caller in the 3500 block of East Laurel has a dumpster on site and a subject is dumpster diving. 7:38 a.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 5, 2024
City-wide Day of Prayer set Saturday The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.
Dorothy LaBrie of Opelousas signs her name with Commissioner Cynthia Martin on Nov 29 during early voting at Eunice City Hall. Seated next to Martin is Commissioner Alexis Gallien. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dorothy LaBrie of Opelousas signs her name with Commissioner Cynthia Martin on Nov 29 during early voting at Eunice City Hall. Seated next to Martin is Commissioner Alexis Gallien. (Photo by Myra Miller)

4 constitutional amendments await voters Saturday

(not verified)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
By Julie O’Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana voters will decide the fate of four state constitutional amendments in Saturday’s election. They involve judicial discipline, the state budget process and property tax debt. Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Day of Prayer scheduled Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.
Adalyn Doucet made her Christmas wishes known to Santa at the 2023 Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival returns from 5 to 7 p.m. today. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Adalyn Doucet made her Christmas wishes known to Santa at the 2023 Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival returns from 5 to 7 p.m. today. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Christmas events begin Thursday at Community Garden, concert

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Today is the big day for community Christmas events in Eunice beginning at 5 p.m. with the fourth annual Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. The event featuring activities for children and treats is held at the community garden, 2101 W. Ash St., Eunice.

Eunice man’s 40-year sentence for shooting upheld

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Xavier Watson was convicted of attempted second-degree murder after one hour of deliberation by a St. Landry Parish jury in February for shooting a 14-year-old twice in the abdomen on May 4, 2022. Watson appealed his conviction and on Nov. 27 the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal rejected the appeal.