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Convoy crowded south Louisiana roads

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

It took more than three hours for 8,000 soldiers and a thousand-plus trucks to move through Opelousas on Saturday, May 11, 1940, and they were moving as quickly as they could. It was quite a show and people turned out to watch.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Wesley York Leitz of Eunice and Christina Ann Fontenot of Eunice. Thursday, April 25 Vadym Hrechukha of Bell and Amy Claire Stelly of Bell.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Succession of Gregory Gerard Haynes Sr.. Taylor Blair Young vs Phillip Ryheen Arvie, protective order. Credit Bureau of Opelousas et al vs Cedrick Joseph, open account.

Burglary suspect

Info sought about attempted burglary in Eunice area

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred in the 8300 block of Eunice Iota Highway near Eunice the evening of April 23, according to Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish.

Bullet holes in a car at the scene of a shooting that left 23-year-old Chanterria “Macky” Albert an off-duty St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s corrections officer, dead. (Submitted photo)

Tips sought in shooting death of parish corrections officer

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

Opelousas Police Detective Mike Hidalgo is asking the public’s help help in solving a murder in the city of Opelousas. Opelousas Police responded to shots being fired on the 1100 block of Park Avenue and located multiple shell casings at the scene.

Employee’s suit says school was toxic, made her sick

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

A former Eunice Junior High School employee has filed suit against the St. Landry Parish School Board charging the school’s environment was toxic and made her sick. Sharon K. Dietz filed suit on April 19 in the 27th Judicial District Court naming the school district and its insurer.

A State Fire Marshal photo shows the recreational vehicle destroyed by fire Monday on Atterbury Road south of Eunice. A 67-year-old man died in the fire.

Fatal RV fire raises electrical concerns

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is raising awareness about electrical fire hazards following a fatal fire in Eunice. Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Acadia Fire District 4 responded to a call for an recreational vehicle fire located in the 1600 block of Atterbury Drive in Eunice.

Rick Pavlu

Botanist details nature’s edible bounty

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

Did you know that a Yaupon Holly has caffeine in it? According to Rick Pavlu, a botanist, a great source of Vitamin C can come from Loblolly Pine pine needles. The Loblolly Pine’s botanical name is, “Pinus taeda.” Pavlu was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

Despite rain at noon on Thursday the National Day of Prayer was observed inside the lobby of the City Hall. Several people attended the prayer event led by Eunice ministers. Mayor Scott Fontenot, right, welcomed the group to City Hall. Standing next to the mayor is Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Day of Prayer observed here

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 3, 2024

Rain on Thursday did not stop the observance of the National Day of Prayer. The program, normally held outdoors at the City Hall, was moved inside to the lobby for a noon ceremony.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 1 Terry Fontenot, 27, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Probation violation.