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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 1, 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, Aug. 1 Jaquarius Leday, 22, 200 block of West Prudhomme Street, Opelousas.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 1, 2024
EMTL fall registration set The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) will begin its 2024 fall season league on Aug. 19. Registration is underway through Aug. 12 at the law office of Terry Hoychick, 141 South 6th, Eunice. Dues are $30. Captains’ meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Hoychick’s office.

Tips sought about burglaries

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers needs help with solving multiple burglaries in the Lewisburg area. On July 1, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary complaint at 211 Tony Road in the Lewisburg area.

Ranger announces August Eunice, Lafayette programs

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice and Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette are holding five special events in August. Junior Ranger Summer Series, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Washington Recreational Center, 705 S. Bridge St., Washington.

The fight for common sense in our insurance crisis

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Here in Louisiana, insurance rates, like everything else, are skyrocketing, and folks are struggling. Under the Biden-Harris administration, Louisiana families have faced unprecedented inflation. I am no stranger to experiencing problems with insurance costs.
From left, are: Sgt. Elizabeth Bernard, with Crime Stoppers; Deputy Chief Jeremy Ivory, Supervisor of the Year, Eunice Police Department; Deputy Timothy Lazare, Correctional Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Capt. Cody Richard-Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Lt. Drake Pousson, Judge Robert Brinkman Superior Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Lt. Julian Tibbs, Judge Robert Brinkman Superior Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Lt. Regina Rinaldi

From left, are: Sgt. Elizabeth Bernard, with Crime Stoppers; Deputy Chief Jeremy Ivory, Supervisor of the Year, Eunice Police Department; Deputy Timothy Lazare, Correctional Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Capt. Cody Richard-Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Lt. Drake Pousson, Judge Robert Brinkman Superior Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Lt. Julian Tibbs, Judge Robert Brinkman Superior Officer of the Year, St. Landry Sheriff’s Office; Lt. Regina Rinaldi

St. Landry Crime Stoppers honors law enforcement’s top performers

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers announced the winners of Officer Of The Year Awards on July 25. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke about their professionalism in their departments and to the citizens of the parish.
Elise Boutin, Acadia Parish, was awarded the Teacher of the Year at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette))

Elise Boutin, Acadia Parish, was awarded the Teacher of the Year at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette))

Rayne High School teacher earns state’s top teacher honor

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala.
Moosa Memorial Hospital is fast disappearing as demolitions continues. The building was vacant since 2006 and in June St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced parish government would do the work. Bellard estimated the building is about 80,000 square feet. Much of the debris is being recycled. Bellard said metal is being sold. Bricks and concrete are being processed for road material, he said. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Moosa Memorial Hospital is fast disappearing as demolitions continues. The building was vacant since 2006 and in June St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced parish government would do the work. Bellard estimated the building is about 80,000 square feet. Much of the debris is being recycled. Bellard said metal is being sold. Bricks and concrete are being processed for road material, he said. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Moosa Hospital demolition

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Moosa Memorial Hospital is fast disappearing as demolitions continues. The building was vacant since 2006 and in June St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced parish government would do the work. Bellard estimated the building is about 80,000 square feet.