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Rep. Beau Beaullieu, R-New Iberia

Constitution changes proposed

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Louisiana House Tuesday kicked off discussion of Gov. Jeff Landry’s call for a convention this spring to pare down the state’s Constitution. HB 800, sponsored by Rep.

A Mardi Gras runner poses for a photo by David Simpson during the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras on Feb. 23, 2020.

Eunice photographer’s work featured in book

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

“Courir,” 128-page book published in France with photographs depicting Mardi Gras runs in rural Acadiana, will be on sale at a book launch held at Fred’s Lounge, 420 6th St. in Mamou, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Eunice musician Jerry DeVillier shows how to squeeze an accordion to a tour group member on Tuesday at the Liberty Theatre. Alliance of National Heritage Area members are Acadiana this week. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Heritage experts tour Acadiana

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The sound in the Liberty Theatre on Tuesday morning was a cacophony of instruments and yet about 80 visitors from across the nation seemed happy as they could be creating the musical chaos.

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Senate bill guts public records access

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Public unrest. That’s what Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, fears would happen if the public were made privy to the state government’s deliberative records — records they can already access.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, April 15 Louis Jones, 19, 900 block of N. Vivian, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, April 16 10:38 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of Sheila said her purchased a home and trashcan was stolen. 10:50 a.m. Lobby complaint for physical inspection. 10:52 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, April 17 Lacy Marie Sattler, 27, 300 block of N. 12th Street, Eunice. Accessory after the fact to simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, April 15 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Obstruction of justice, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Louis Jones, 19, 900 block of North Vivian, Eunice. Attempted second degree murder, 5 counts, from a previous incident from May of 2023.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, April 15 1:12 a.m. All units were advised to patrol in the area of University Place and surrounding areas in reference to heavy foot traffic. 2:36 a.m. St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, April 16 Cody Blake Lanclos, 37, 100 block of Trinity Road, Opelousas. Theft. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jeremy Ben Habetz, 35, 8700 block of Beth Drive, Youngsville.