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St. Landry Parish Government to hold 2nd annual BBQ Festival

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
St. Landry Parish Government is gearing up for the 2023 St. Landry BBQ Fest Friday through Sunday at at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena. There will also be a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a carnival with rides and activities, and food and drink vendors serving up barbecue and other dishes.
18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Zydeco Capital Jam

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The monthly jam has free admission and is open to all musicians and fans.
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hopping good times

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.

Permitless concealed carry dies

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning that his efforts to push it are over this year. House Bill 131, authored by Rep.

Sheriff’s unit rammed in drug bust

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s vehicle was rammed by another vehicle as narcotics detective were in the process of making a drug bust. According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz the narcotics unit received information about a white female delivering crystal methamphetamine to a location in St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 7 Braylyn Kennerson, 18, 500 block of Hiram Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Frank Sinclair, 53, 300 block of Pecan Grove Road, Scott.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 6 Timothy Fontenot, 27, 2200 block of Simoneaux Lane, Opelousas. Probation violation, hold. Elijah Malachi Williams, 100 block of Bee, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, aggravated assault.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 6 06:52 Welfare check in the 400 block of South 2nd. 08:38 Lobby complaint. 11:13 Wreck in the area of North 2nd, no injuries. 11:50 Lobby complaint.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 6 William J. McBride, 54, 400 block of N. Bridge Street, Washington. Criminal damage to property, littering violation. Arrested by Washington Police.