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Milton Batiste makes his presentation before being selected as St. Landry Parish superintendent. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Can parish school enrollment increase?

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Newly named St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste charted a tough course for the parish school district’s enrollment. During his presentation to the School Board, Batiste said increasing school enrollment is a “quick win’ way to improve the district’s finances.

Evidence seized in drug arrest. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office photo)

Sheriff: Opelousas attorney faces numerous drug charges

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

An Opelousas attorney faces numerous drug charges after a traffic stop by St Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Laura Marler, 55, of the 6400 block of Highway 31, Opelousas, was stopped on May 12, Guidroz stated in a news release.

Willie "Bill" Ray Vidrine

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. in The Family Church, 223 Stone Ave., Lafayette, Louisiana, 70507, for Willie “Bill” Ray Vidrine, age 89, who passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Heart Hospital in Lafayette.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 15 Joel Devontae Mahon, 26, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 15 02:26 Vehicle driving up and down 2nd and going the wrong way. 06:02 Disturbance on Acadia near the trailer park.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 16 Steven J. Richard, 67, 100 block of Chatrain Street, Grand Coteau. Aggravated battery. Arrested by Grand Coteau Police. Michael Loomis, 48, 400 block of Center Avenue, Harrison, AR. Flight from an officer.

Cheryl Ann Caswell Manuel

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Cheryl Ann Caswell Manuel passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Stevin W. LaFleur

Myra Miller

Monday, May 15, 2023

EUNICE–Our hearts are heavy as we announce the unexpected passing of our loving father, son, brother and friend, Stevin Willis LaFleur on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital at the age of 34. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

Shooting on East Maple left a victim with non-threatening injury.

Subject shot while sitting inside his vehicle

Myra Miller

Monday, May 15, 2023

Eunice Police responded to a report of multiple gunshots in the area of East Maple and Hwy. 13 south Sunday at about 11:10 p.m.

Eldean Smith Devillier

Myra Miller

Monday, May 15, 2023

Eldean Smith Devillier passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.