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St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, and demographer Mike Hefner look over voting precincts on a computer during Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. Voters are receiving voter identification cards and if they questions should call the Registrar of Voters Office. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, and demographer Mike Hefner look over voting precincts on a computer during Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. Voters are receiving voter identification cards and if they questions should call the Registrar of Voters Office. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council OKs poll changes

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 19, 2022
After numerous questions about voting, demographer Mike Hefner said voters with questions about their polling place should contact the parish Registrar of Voters Office. Hefner was at Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting where some polling locations were changed.
Gabriella “Gabby” Nicole Hebert, 19, daughter of Jason and Judy Hebert of Kinder, died earlier this year from fentanyl. (Submitted photo)

Gabriella “Gabby” Nicole Hebert, 19, daughter of Jason and Judy Hebert of Kinder, died earlier this year from fentanyl. (Submitted photo)

Overdose death turned into help for addicts

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 19, 2022
By Carissa Hebert Editor KINDER – When tragedy strikes, it’s not often that something good can overshadow the death of a loved one. However, for the Hebert family from Kinder, their daughter’s death hopefully will be a catalyst to save the lives of others.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, August 19, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 18 03:00 Caller in the 300 block of Perrotti advised of theft of an air conditioner unit.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, August 19, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 19 Bryan Charles Vidrine, 46, 200 block of Cora Miller Street, Port Barre. Exploitation of the infirmed. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 18 Titus Omar Thomas, 19, 100 block of Georgiana Street, Sunset.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 17 Stacy Atchison Fruge, 43, 1000 block of Gator Road, Basile. Home invasion.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 17 03:33 Suspicious vehicle in the area of North Cane. 04:48 Report of a truck driver that tore down a power line near Frey’s Laundrymat, Maple Avenue.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Registrar sending new voter ID cards The St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters has announced that due to precinct reapportionment and the reapportionment of municipalities and school board districts, voters in St. Landry Parish will receive updated Voter Identification Cards.
Eugene Thibodeaux Sr.

Eugene Thibodeaux Sr.

Eugene Thibodeaux, Sr.

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 18, 2022
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eugene Thibodeaux, Sr. announces his passing on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.
Enola Fontenot Janies

Enola Fontenot Janies

Enola Fontenot Janies

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Enola Fontenot Janies passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Eunice with Rev. Tommy McManus officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.