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Killer loses appeal

A killer lost an appeal to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal of his conviction for a killing just outside the Eunice city limits on April 11, 2022. Leonard James Miller was appealing his convictions on second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

St. Landry Parish Courthouse closed

The St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be closed today for severe weather. Parish Government employees will report to work for 10am. The courthouse will reopen tomorrow. For more information contact Parish Government at 337-948-3688.

Bridget Sue Fletcher Carroll

Bridget Sue Fletcher Carroll passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the age of 72. No Services have been planned at this time.

St. Landry Parish public schools closed Wednesday

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday.

David "Scot" Simar

David “Scot” Simar passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the age of 66. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiating.

Elreen Semien

Elreen Semien passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the age of 79. No Services have been planned at this time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, April 9 Johnathan Lee Baudoin, 27, 1000 block of N. Wilderness Trail, Carencro. Tail lamps violation, no insurance, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Sunset Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, April 8 Chelsea Miller, 36, 1100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, April 8 1:04 a.m. Disturbance in the 100 block of Prairie. 2:18 a.m. En route to do extra patrol in the area of University Place. 5:44 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, April 5 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Home invasion, domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage. Saturday, April 6 Shannon Smith, 35, 1400 block of Jacob Road, Eunice.