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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, March 9, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, March 6 Alaina Ardoin, 37, 5600 block of Eunice/Basile Hwy., Eunice. Probation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, March 9, 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. Friday, March 6 There were six traffic stops from 2:56 p.m. until 10:10 p.m. Officer D. Spears 12:58 a.m.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, March 9, 2026

EPT announces upcoming production March 21-28 Eunice Players’ Theatre announces its upcoming production of “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses,” to run at 7 p.m. each evening of March 21, 22, 24, 26-28 at the Eunice Players’ Theater, located at 121 South 2nd, in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Sunday, March 8, 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. Thursday, March 5-Friday, March 6 Jeremy Paul Richard, 30, 800 block of Homer Richard Road, Opelousas. Pornography involving juveniles (38 counts).

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 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 5 There were 15 traffic stops 5:22 a.m. until 1:42 a.m. Friday, March 6. Officer D.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

Sheriff speaks at Eunice Rotary

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Guidroz has been serving as St. Landry Parish Sheriff for almost 20 years. He was a Louisiana State Police officer for 26 years prior to becoming sheriff.

Jessie Bellard

Geographic Information System coming to parish

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent The Thursday announcement of a parishwide, corporately-funded Geographic Information System highlighted a week of potential new revenue enhancement that could eventually be used by St.

Knowing when hummingbirds are going to migrate is important information that helps gardeners know when to leave food for these hungry travelers and keep them strong during migration.

Preparing for hummingbirds arrival

Myra Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026

From Bulb And Blossom Garden Club Knowing when hummingbirds are going to migrate is important information that helps gardeners know when to leave food for these hungry travelers and keep them strong during migration. The energy needed by these tiny birds is incredible.

DOTD announces area road closures

Claudette Olivier

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has announced the following road closures: • I-10 Westbound Entrance and Exit Ramps at Exit 76 – LA 91 (Iota, Estherwood) will be closed on the following nights. Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, March 10 at 6 a.m. weather permitting.

Eunice fire fighters were called to a structure fire at 152 East Ardoin at 4:14 p.m. Friday. According to Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown, “The home was unoccupied. It is located next door to Guillory Oil storage tanks.” The cause of the fire is under investigation. (Photo by Myra Miller)

House fire on East Ardoin Street

Claudette Olivier

Thursday, March 5, 2026