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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, June 19 Jeremy Guidroz, 40, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, theft.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, June 20 2:09 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of Brenda said he believes he just watched a group of teenagers break into a neighbor’s vehicle. 8:10 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 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. Friday, June 21 Nathaniel Jermaine Martin, 48, 300 block of Gustave Street, Broussard. Criminal trespass, simple assault. Arrested by St.
The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a vibrant and hardy perennial that attracts bees and butterflies, making it a staple in any pollinator-friendly garden. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a vibrant and hardy perennial that attracts bees and butterflies, making it a staple in any pollinator-friendly garden. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Supporting pollinator populations with native plants

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S., honoring tiny but vital creatures and highlighting the significance of pollinator gardens and native plants in preserving our ecosystems.

Root cause of government chaos: Fiat money

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
Almost everything about the Economic/Financial Crisis being discussed today originates from one thing: Fiat Money, aka “Paper Money” not backed by gold.
Danny Tyree

Danny Tyree

Have you visited your 50th state?

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
“I’ve been everywhere, man/I’ve been everywhere, man…” – as sung by Hank Snow. I was overjoyed to hear that one of my high school classmates and his wife recently completed their bucket-list project of visiting all 50 states.
Jim Bradshaw

Jim Bradshaw

“Talkie” filmgoers were curious, and fickle

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
Ville Platte might lay claim to being the first small town in south Louisiana to offer high quality talking movies. The Gazette said the opening of the Evangeline Theater in the summer of 1930 put the town “on the amusement map,” right up there with the big cities.
From left, are Judge David Smith, Sheriff KP Gibson, Monica Gibson, Cameron Gibson (back), and Carter Gibson (front). (Submitted photo)

From left, are Judge David Smith, Sheriff KP Gibson, Monica Gibson, Cameron Gibson (back), and Carter Gibson (front). (Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish Sheriff Gibson takes oath for third term

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson took the oath of office for his third term in office, which will begin on July 1, 2024. Sheriff Gibson also received the Oath of Office for the office of President of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, which will also begin on July 1st.
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, left, conducts the swearing in ceremony of St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz Thursday. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, left, conducts the swearing in ceremony of St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz Thursday. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff takes oath for fifth term

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
On Thursday, at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Safety Complex, with approximately 30 people in attendance, Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz was sworn in for a fifth term as the Sheriff of St. Landry Parish, which will begin on July 1, 2024.
State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages everyone to be mindful of the weather conditions in your area when considering whether to pop your own fireworks. Make sure you are aware of any burn bans established and take into account the dryness of your surroundings when choosing a safe location for popping fireworks.

State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages everyone to be mindful of the weather conditions in your area when considering whether to pop your own fireworks. Make sure you are aware of any burn bans established and take into account the dryness of your surroundings when choosing a safe location for popping fireworks.

Fireworks safety urged

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
BATON ROUGE–With fireworks tents and stands popping up across the state this week, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.