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Karl Aucoin, Eunice city engineer, speaks about upgrading the city’s sewer system at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

No quick fix for sewer problems

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Putting a new wastewater treatment plant in operation would not happen until 2025. After a complaint that raw sewage is flowing from the sewer system in the Ash Street area, city engineer Karl Aucoin explained what the city’s plan is to upgrade the system.

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, speaks at a town hall held in Opelousas on Monday. Johnson represents the 4th Congressional District, which now includes all of St. Landry Parish.

Congressman meets his new constituents

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson now represents all of St. Landry Parish and on Monday he held a town hall in Opelousas where constituents could learn a bit about him. And, maybe he learned something about the people he represents.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 15 Wilfred Lazard, III, 44, 1100 block of Garland Avenue, Opelousas. Disturbing the peace (2 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police. Rashad Fitzgerald Collins, 28, 1400 block of Holly Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 14 Gavin Guidroz, 21, 300 block of W. Chaney, Opelousas. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 14 00:01 Suspicious vehicle near the Acadian Village. 04:11 Caller in the 1800 block of West Magnolia asked for an officer to drive by the area.

Drug bust occurs on Eunice parking lot

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

An Opelousas man faces seven drug charges after St. Landry Parish Sheirff’s office narcotics detectives executed a search warrant on a vehicle parked on a Eunice public parking lot, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidry. On Feb.

Lawtell Elementary students charged in bomb threat

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Two juveniles have been charged with making a bomb threat at Lawtell Elementary School, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, A news release stated, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call from the principal at Lawtell Elementary School on Jan.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 14 Charles R. Leday, 44, 400 block of Fontenot Alley, Opelousas.

Concealed carry permit class Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class on at 211 West Park in Eunice beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Joachim “Jon” Fels

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Joachim ‘Jon’ Fels, born January 19, 1936 in Halle, Germany, peacefully left his earthly home on the 12th day of February, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA., surrounded by his loved ones. Jon’s childhood years in wartime Germany left him fatherless at age 7.