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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, September 26, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 24-September 26 Dexter ONeal Hammond, Jr., 39, 700 block of Evergreen Lane, Opelousas. DWI 1st offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle, bench warrant. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, September 26, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 23 Michael Duane Blount, 31, 100 block of Shady Acres, Eunice. Bench warrant. David Dotson, 44, 400 block of Stella Drive, Eunice. Attempted theft, aggravated assault, 2 counts, hit and run.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, September 26, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 23 00:11 Someone may be in the area of the 600 block of Pearl. 00:59 Suspicious vehicle in the parking lot at Champagne’s.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, September 26, 2022

KEB sets Fall Trash Bash on Oct. 22 On Saturday, Oct. 22, Keep Eunice Beautiful and the City of Eunice will hold a Fall Trash Bash where residents, clubs and associations, schools, churches, businesses, and residents of all ages will come together to clean up our city.

Doris B. Olivier

Myra Miller

Monday, September 26, 2022

EUNICE–With the heaviest hearts and great sadness that the family of Doris B. Olivier announces her passing on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side at the age of 80.

Gorgeous satsuma fruit ready to be eaten. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Growing citrus in containers

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures.

Slim’s in Kinder before the once famous dance hall was demolished. (Kinder Courier News photo)

Once famous dance halls disappearing

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

By Carissa Hebert The Kinder Courier News Dance halls like Slim’s were popular places in America between the 1920s (The Roaring 20s) to the early 80s when technology like computers, internet and cell phones began changing the way the world operates.

The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

St. Landry Parish Council appoints Stelly as the new Registrar of Voters

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

By: Claudette Olivier LSN Editor The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.

UL Lafayette announces homecoming week activities

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 22 Kasey Paul Perron, 48, 400 block of Second Street, Elton. Bench warrant for Evangeline Parish Sheriff, probation parole, hold.