News

Visit to the Holy Land ends just in time

In my column a few weeks ago, I shared my excitement of traveling to the Holy Land for the first time. I had set out a specific agenda to explore my own spirituality as I’ve grown older, and I listed all the places I wanted to go. What an amazing trip. It turned out to be all I had anticipated.

Swine Festival scheduled the first weekend of November

There are many activities that make up the annual La. Swine Festival held in Basile every first weekend of November. The first of these competitions is the talent show, which will take place this year at 6 p.m. Nov.

Mamou city council approves speed ticket cameras

The Mamou Council, during its monthly meeting held Oct. 10, approved an ordinance allowing the use of the Meta Traffic Photo Enhancement Solutions radar system.

Veterans Day edition planned

The Eunice News will honor area veterans in a special edition scheduled Nov. 9. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11. This is the fifth year for the tribute to veterans. Veterans may update or add information to previously submitted material.

State’s major newspaper notes DeVillier as a favorite for House speaker job

With the governor’s race over, the next big political prize is for House speaker and State Rep. Phillip DeVillier is in that race. In a post-election coverage of Jeff Landry’s primary election win for governor, attention was turned to the race for House speaker.

Russell John Armond Sr.

Russell John Armond, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 64. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Russell Armond, Jr. moderator. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Tineshia Robertson, 33, 400 block of B Macauthor, Eunice. Warrant for Tangipohoa Parish, 2 counts. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Courtney Thomas, 32, 1700 block of Amazon, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 17 6:00 a.m. Caller said he woke up to subjects that came into and destroyed his hotel room at Eunice Inn. Subjects trashed the room and disappeared. 8:09 a.m.

Rayne Police seek tips about theft

Rayne Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a business in the 1400 block of The Boulevard on Sept.9. Video surveillance captured the suspect described as a black female with black hair, medium complexion and a heavy build. She was wearing a striped print dress.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Nathaniel G. Davis Sr., 59, 300 block of Frilot Cove Road, Opelousas. Traffic control signals, possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule IV CDS, simple battery of the infirm.