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Miller convicted in toddler’s 2013 death

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Robert Miller, 44, of Eunice was found guilty of negligent homicide in the death of 18-month-old Victoria Renee LeJeune in February 2013. St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre announced the verdict on Tuesday.

Lauren Vidrine

Eunice’s Cajun English speakers tapped for ‘kyoo’ research

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

There is a substantial variety of English dialects spoken in Louisiana, including Southern White American English, African American English, Cajun English, Creole African American English, and New Orleans English or “Yat.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 2 David Haworth, 35, 900 block of West Ash, Eunice. Bicycles are required headlights, possession of Schedule II. Kordish Robin, 37, 1000 block of Kordish Lane, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Jimmy Mosbroker, 27, 1600 block of Green Ave., Basile.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 2 00:13 Theft in progress in the 400 block of North 12th. 02:03 Loud music in the area of Scott. 09:21 Break in reported in the 200 block of Acadia.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 2 Ross M. Smithey, 27, 400 block of Jess Bergeron Road, Opelousas. Tail lamps violation, no insurance, driving under suspension, aggravated flight from an officer, possession of Schedule II CDS. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 1 Darius Deandre Stevens, 35, 2100 block of Old Basile Hwy., Basile. Contempt of court. Dwight Demond, 45, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Bench warrant, 3 counts. Shknowca A. Richard, 46, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. August 1 00:13 Caller in the 1000 block of West Maple advised of a vehicle that was broken into. 00:40 Disturbance in the area of Allison Loop.

Gloria Lanthier LeJeune

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Gloria Lanthier LeJeune passed away on Monday. August 1, 2022 at the age of 79. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will hold Summer 2022 Commencement on Friday at the Cajundome. (Photo by University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette Summer 2022 Commencement set for Friday at Cajundome

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, August 1, 2022

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will confer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees on Friday during Summer 2022 Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cajundome. Tickets aren’t required.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, August 1, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 30-August 1 Carlo Anthony Oliver, 32, 100 block of Coteau Spur Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dwight Anthony Damond, 45, 400 block of Mill Street, Eunice.