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The St. Landry Economic Development Board met Tuesday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Walmart Distribution Center tax deal yet to be delivered

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Getting everyone on board to advance a plan to transfer ownership of the Walmart Distribution Center from a parish industrial development district to the company is still a work in progress. Bill Rodier, St.

Joan Richard signs her name before she casts her vote Wednesday morning at the Eunice City Hall. Early voting continues through Saturday at the Eunice City Hall. Working the elections at the table were Cynthia Martin, left, and Trovette Martin. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Early voting strong

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

As of Tuesday, 1,786 people had voted in the March 26 election that includes three St. Landry Parish School Board tax propositions. Of the votes cast, 208 were at the Eunice City Hall polling site. When two school tax propositions were on the ballot in March 2018 there were 1,768 total early votes.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 14 00:07 Caller in the 100 block of Helen advised of subject that left her home in a vehicle and was banging on her door.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 15 Gabryell M. Hardy, 27, 1200 block of Clifford, Eunice. Contempt of court. Tyler Blaze Murphy, 25, 200 block of Pearl. Eunice. Bench warrant, resisting an officer. Christopher B. Monday, 32, 700 block of Richard Street, Eunice.

Bettye Jean Grant Thomas

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

EUNICE-Funeral services for Mrs. Bettye Jean Grant Thomas, 86, will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice with the visitation observed from 9 a.m. until service time at Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Eunice.

Mary JoAnn Cecilia Wolf DeRouen

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Mary JoAnn Cecilia Wolf DeRouen of Eunice. JoAnn, born May 9, 1929, was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully at her home. She was predeceased by her husband F. J. DeRouen, Jr.

Anthony Ray Rougeau

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Obituary for Anthony "Tony" Ray Rougeau Anthony Ray Rougeau passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the age of 77. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Amazing Grace Ministries with Reverend Jeff Sistrunk officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 15 Jared Eugene Wells, 20, 400 block of Gem Road, Krotz Springs. Illegal possession of stolen things. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jared Eugene Wells, 20, 400 block of Gem Road, Krotz Springs.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 14 Scotty Paul Fournerat, 48, 800 block of Redwood Street, Mamou. Bench warrant, 2 counts, driver’s license suspension/revocation, careless operation. Hannah D. Bertrand, 26, 600 block of North 11th, Eunice. Probation, violation, hold. Jodi L.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 15, 2022