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Alberta Soileau Taylor Fontenot

EUNICE–Alberta Soileau Taylor Fontenot was born on January 22, 1931, in Mamou, Louisiana, to the late Gladys and Herbert Soileau. A native of Mamou, she later made her home in Eunice, Louisiana. Alberta dedicated her time to serving others, volunteering as a Pink Lady at Moosa Memorial Hospital.

The Eunice Rotary Club accepts nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award

Rotary Club seeks nominations. The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 24 Jeremy Fall, 44, 700 block of South 6th, Eunice. Contempt.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Monday, March 23 There were 15 traffic stops from 5:26 a.m. until 12:29 a.m. Tuesday, March 24. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, March 24 Lakiarah Savoy, 17, 700 block of W. Cherry Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Sharona Marie LeBouef

Sharona Marie LeBouef of Basile passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 6 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, March 21-Monday, March 23 Dylan D. Auzenne, 31, 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Sunset. Aggravated battery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, March 20 Kenneth Shillow, 59, homeless, Eunice. Contempt. Heidi Ardoin, 45, 400 block of E. Landry, Opelousas. Serving time.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Friday, March 20 There were 16 traffic stops from 2:24 p.m. until 12:05 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Officer Q.

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Parish District Special Olympics set March 24 The St. Landry Parish School District Special Olympics will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. March 24 at the Northwest High School. SLP Network Rocking Chair Readers Event The St.