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City of Eunice, St. Landry Parish reschedules Halloween Trick or Treat from Thursday to Wednesday

City of Eunice, St. Landry Parish reschedules Halloween Trick-or-Treating to Wednesday due to inclement weather The City of Eunice, in response to an anticipated weather forecast, has made the decision to reschedule Halloween trick-or-treating.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 28 Deshawn Wheeler, 27, 2000 block of West Park, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Oct. 28 1:14 a.m. Disturbance reported in the area of 24/7 casino. 5:42 a.m. Wreck at the 400 block of North East. No road blockage. 8:40 a.m. Lobby complaint in regards to a subject being followed.

Ella Daigle Cheeks

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Ella Daigle Cheeks, a native of Eunice, Louisiana and a resident of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away at her residence, October 12, 2024. She was a 1963 graduate of Charles Drew High School and attended Southern University.

Isaac "Jack" Jackson Burson, Jr.

The family of Isaac “Jack” Jackson Burson Jr. shares the passing of Jack on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the age of 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant.

Deputies disrupt mojo motel delivery

A Lafayette man was busted after he arrived atan Interstate 49 Service Road motel in Opelousas with “Mojo Paper,” according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release.

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, Oct. 25 Michael Albert, 40, 200 block of N. Walnut, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Juvenile, 13, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Oct. 25 8:07 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a juvenile complaint. 8:45 a.m. Wreck at Hwy. 13 and Hwy. 190 near Tobacco Plus, no injuries, no road blockage. 8:45 a.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, Oct. 26-Monday, Oct. 28 Dianna Paige Viator, 37, 100 block of 9th Street, Mamou. Hold for Jefferson Parish. Arrested by St.

Earl Ray “Rickie” Ledoux

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Earl Ray “Rickie” Ledoux announces his passing on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at a later date at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.