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Belly Buddies Fun Color Run set for April 25. Register before March 31.

Belly Buddies Fun Color Run set for April 25. Register before March 31.

Deadline nearing for Belly Buddies Fun Color Run

Myra Miller
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 25 Join the 3rd Annual Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in Downtown Eunice. This year will be extra special as Belly Buddies celebrate 10 years of filling bellies in Eunice. Lace-up your running shoes and mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, March 27, 2026
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, March 25 Benjamin Allison, 62, 100 block of Threatt, Eunice. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, March 27, 2026
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. Thursday, March 26 There was one traffic stop at 6:23 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 4:09 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, March 27, 2026
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. Friday, March 27 Kayman John Guillory, 26, 200 block of Beauxis Drive, Port Barre. Theft of a firearm. Arrested by Port Barre Police.
Chubby Carrier to be honored at Le Vieux Presbytère Museum

Chubby Carrier to be honored at Le Vieux Presbytère Museum

Chubby Carrier to be honored at Le Vieux Presbytère Museum

Claudette Olivier
Friday, March 27, 2026
CHURCH POINT — Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, 205 Rue Iry Lejeune in Church Point, invites you to meet local musical legend Chubby Carrier at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at a reception to be held in his honor.
James announces candidacy for reelection for Sunset mayor seat

James announces candidacy for reelection for Sunset mayor seat

James announces candidacy for reelection for Sunset mayor seat

Claudette Olivier
Friday, March 27, 2026
Charles “Cha‑Cha” James, the current mayor of Sunset, has announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming race. James stated, in his announcement, “Thank you, Sunset. I am honored to announce my candidacy for reelection as Mayor of the Town of Sunset.
Balfa Week announced

Balfa Week announced

Balfa Week announced

Claudette Olivier
Friday, March 27, 2026
By Heather Bogard Ville Platte Gazette Rotarian Misty Parker welcomed Kevin Huval, president of Louisiana Folk Roots, to speak at the March 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the upcoming Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week, which will be held April 13-16, at Lakeview...