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Eunice man sentenced to life in prison

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
A Eunice man, Leonard Miller, was sentenced to life in prison for the April 2022 killing of Clarence Mitchell, also of Eunice. St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre announced the sentenced in a news release. The sentenced was delivered on May 9.

Man dies after sucker punch

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 12, 2023
Stevin Lafleur, 34, of Eunice, died after a sucker punch knocked him to the ground outside a bar in the 200 block of South 2nd Street, said Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. The attack occurred at about 1:40 a.m. May 5.
Lawrence "LJ" Ceasar

Lawrence "LJ" Ceasar

Lawrence “LJ” Ceasar

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Lawrence “LJ” Ceasar passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 11 Wilbert Ned, 41, 200 block of Natalie Street, Eunice. Manslaughter. Arrested by Eunice Police. Jonteyvon Marks 20, 1110 block of N. Avenue C, Crowley. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 10 Thomas Cooley, 49, 700 block of East Peach, Eunice. Contempt of court, 3 counts.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 10 03:02 Fight in the 200 block of Childs. 06:01 St. Landry Parish Sheriff requested police department to make contact with one of their dispatchers in the 1300 block of Perchville.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Pray the Rosary throughout May Everyday throughout May a rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. in the prayer garden in front of Saint Anthony of Padua rectory. All are invited and encouraged to pray with Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
The Babineaux Sisters at the Liberty Theater, Sept. 29, 2018: Julie Babineaux, Gus Babineaux, Gracie Babineaux, Noah McLain, Maci Lopez. (Photo by David Simpson)

The Babineaux Sisters at the Liberty Theater, Sept. 29, 2018: Julie Babineaux, Gus Babineaux, Gracie Babineaux, Noah McLain, Maci Lopez. (Photo by David Simpson)

Babineaux Sisters to perform Saturday in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is partnering with the Eunice Depot Museum to bring back the live, acoustic music programs that were previously held at the center. The music programs will take place every second Saturday, beginning this Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 10 Donald Dwayne Broussard, 51, 600 block of W. Hiram Street, Opelousas. Interference with a law enforcement investigation, resisting an officer, battery on a police officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Destiny Malbrough, of Eunice High School, is one of 15 St. Landry Parish students who are scheduled to received associate degrees from LSU Eunice on May 19, which is the same day she graduates for high school. With Malbrough is interim St. Landry Parish Superintendent Dwanetta Scott at the May 4 School Board meeting. The 15 St. Landry Parish public school students receiving associate degrees at LSUE is a record for the parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Destiny Malbrough, of Eunice High School, is one of 15 St. Landry Parish students who are scheduled to received associate degrees from LSU Eunice on May 19, which is the same day she graduates for high school. With Malbrough is interim St. Landry Parish Superintendent Dwanetta Scott at the May 4 School Board meeting. The 15 St. Landry Parish public school students receiving associate degrees at LSUE is a record for the parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Top Eunice High graduate

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Destiny Malbrough, of Eunice High School, is one of 15 St. Landry Parish students who are scheduled to received associate degrees from LSU Eunice on May 19, which is the same day she graduates for high school. With Malbrough is interim St.