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Rebecca Sonnier Duhon

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 27, 2023

BASILE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Rebecca Sonnier Duhon announces her unexpected passing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Opelousas General Health System at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St.

Evidence seized in Eunice traffic stop. (Photo courtesy of Eunice Police)

Eunice Police see, smell pot in stop

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Eunice Police saw and smelled marijuana in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, according to a news release from Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 27, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 27 Jeno John Paul Holcomb, Jr., 20, 100 block of Chataignier Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 27, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 26 Rusty Tweedel, 43, 300 block of North Cane, Eunice. Probation violation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 27, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 26 08:54 Caller from H20 Pools and Supplies found a phone charging outside the building. 10:08 Lobby complaint in reference to a juvenile. 11:40 Caller in the 400 block of North St.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, April 27, 2023

National Day of Prayer set May 4 National Day of Prayer will be observed at 12 noon Thursday, May 4 at the city hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.

St. Landry Parish school superintendent finalists selected

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The St. Landry Parish School voted Wednesday to keep Milton Batiste III and Curt Green as their finalists for the superintendent job. The Board also set up a timeline for next steps in the selection process. Through May 3 a community survey will be on the Board’s website.

Wreck claims life of Eunice child

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 190 near La. 103 on Wednesday claimed the life of 10-year-old Adalynn Good of Eunice, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. State Police were notified of the crash at about 5:30 p.m.

Brittany N. Manuel

Brittany Nicole Manuel

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Brittany Nicole Manuel passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2023 at the age of 34. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Damian Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean, right, was named the “2023 Assessor of the Year” at the90th annual Assessor’s Conference held recently in Bossier City. Presenting the award was Louisiana Assessor’s Association Immediate Past President Lance Futch. (Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish’s Petitjean named assessor of the year

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

BOSSIER CITY — The Louisiana Assessor’s Association recently named Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean as the “2023 Assessor of the Year” at their 90th annual Assessor’s Conference held recently in Bossier City.