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Hotel occupancy tax proposed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A hotel occupancy tax proposal is to be introduced at the August Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the proposal at Tuesday’s city meeting. The tax revenue would go to tourism and recreation, he said after the meeting.

Parish sales tax collections up 3% over last year

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections posted a 3% increase year-to-date increase in June over the same six-month period in 2022. Collections through June totaled $46,422,747, up $1,359,259 over the six-month total in 2022, according to statistics released by the St.
Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The program selections include, “Papa Loves Mambo” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Prayer,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Espana Cani,” “Nessun Dorma”, “Hey Baby,” “Tribute to Gershwin,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “We Will Remember,” “The Jungle Book,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” and “Sheherazade.” Tickets are $5 for a

Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The program selections include, “Papa Loves Mambo” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Prayer,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Espana Cani,” “Nessun Dorma”, “Hey Baby,” “Tribute to Gershwin,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “We Will Remember,” “The Jungle Book,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” and “Sheherazade.” Tickets are $5 for a

Practicing for the summer concert

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice.
Milton Batiste, center, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, discusses the district personnel office staffing with Board members Hazel Sias, left, and Joyce Haynes, Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Milton Batiste, center, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, discusses the district personnel office staffing with Board members Hazel Sias, left, and Joyce Haynes, Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board OKs staff for personnel office

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
In a special meeting on Monday, the St. Landry Parish School Board approved hiring a second coordinator of personnel recruitment if a study finds it is needed and if funds are available. Board member Renee Aymond said, “If we already have the job description then we don’t have to vote anything.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 12 Laine Paul Doucet, 47, 100 block of Arno Gremillion Road, Mansura. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tevin L. Griffin, 31, 900 block of Celeste Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs July 11 00:32 Attempted break-in of a vehicle in the 500 block of Harold. 08:45 Lobby complaint in reference to criminal damage to property.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 10 05:40 Wallet stolen in the 2000 block of Betty. 05:47 Person reporting stolen wallet is not willing to file a report. 11:04 Mother reported seeing her juvenile son near the Southeast Center.

Eunice Police arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. July 10 Joshua Guidry, 35, 5500 block of Norht Ednaith Street, Church Point. Contempt of court.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 11 Jada Jones, 25, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Simple assault. Arrested by Eunice Police. Malik Montrell Richard, 23, 1200 block of Rougeau Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.