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Multiple burglaries investigated in Eunice area off La. 13

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating multiple burglaries that occurred on James Place, Hickory Lane and McManus Street, off of La. 13 near Eunice on May 4 between 1:50 and 6 a.m. Two unknown suspects were captured on video surveillance entering vehicles and outdoor storage buildings.
Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Women With Heart recipients presented by Women United

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way. The presentation was held at the 12th Annual Women With Heart Luncheon and Awards on May 8 at the Opelousas Civic Center.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 8 1:09 a.m. Suspicious person in the area of Sittig and Hwy. 13. 3:01 a.m. Patroling in the area of Hill, Harold and near Lonnie. 6:51 a.m. Patroling in the area of Armide for a red wagon in a field.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 9, 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, May 9 Joseph Pickney, 20, 100 block of Leger Drive, Opelousas.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S.
Daylon Lewis Rainville

Daylon Lewis Rainville

Arrest warrant issued for Eunice man in murder case

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office need your help in catching this fugitive who is wanted for the murder of a Eunice resident.    An arrest warrant for Daylon Lewis Rainville has been issued for second-degree murder and aggravated cruelty to animals.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 7 Cameron Brickham, 33, 44000 Vessier Road, Franklinton. Driving under suspension. Kamesha Chambers, 29, 600 block of W. Martin Luther, Opelousas.
Leader of MJ and the Zydeco Countryboyz to join jam in St. Landry Parish on May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Leader of MJ and the Zydeco Countryboyz to join jam in St. Landry Parish on May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Eunice native returns to Zydeco Capital Jam

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
With the release of a new single, accordion ace M. J. Fontenot returns to lead the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Campus protests are pale compared 1960s

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
It seems silly to write a column about the recent college protests. It’s not really news when privileged students who have never been in the line of fire and whose most pressing concern is what pronoun they’ll use on any given day decide to rise up against the establishment. And yet, here we are.