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Man arrested for rape nearly 2 years ago

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
An Arnaudville man was arrested for second-degree rape, two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and video voyeurism. According to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. A juvenile reported on Jan. 28 to sheriff’s detectives that she was raped in July 2020.
Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his legislative priorities on Monday in an address to the Legislature. (Photo by Alex Tirado/LSU Manship School News Service)

Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his legislative priorities on Monday in an address to the Legislature. (Photo by Alex Tirado/LSU Manship School News Service)

Edwards to let public health emergency expire

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Just over two years after the first COVID death in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday that the public health emergency will expire on Wednesday, crediting the availability of vaccines, antivirals and quality masks.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, March 14, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 12-14 Joseph P. Speyrer, 59, 3900 block of Big Alabama Road, Lottie, LA. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission logo.

St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission logo.

Tourism director cites increased visitors

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 14, 2022
The St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission Visitors Center counted 3,776 visitors in 2021, 25% increase over the 2020 count, according to annual report by Herman Fuselier, executive director. As Fuselier stated, the 2021 increase is over the 2020 year noted for COVID-19 and hurricanes.
Ville Platte City Judge Greg Vidrine gives the oath of office to newly elected Appellate Judge Gary Ortego of Ville Platte. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Ville Platte City Judge Greg Vidrine gives the oath of office to newly elected Appellate Judge Gary Ortego of Ville Platte. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Ortego takes oath of office for court of appeal

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 14, 2022
After being the only candidate to qualify in the special election, the honorable Gary Ortego took the oath office on March 3 to replace the late John Saunders on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal District Three.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Monday, March 14, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 11 Terry Babineaux, 44, 800 block of Saddle Drive, Eunice. Warrant, city court contempt of court. March 13 Geneva Messick, 53, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, simple assault. March 14 Timothy Gil, 60, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, March 14, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 11 09:46 Stolen trash can in the 1300 block of East Maple. 10:03 Subject in the lobby at Crispy Cajun masturbating and cursing associates.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, March 14, 2022
Concealed carry weapon permit class set Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday on March 19. The location is at 211 West Park Eunice, The course is $100 dollars and $80 for a spouse or renewal.
Alessia Joy Malone

Alessia Joy Malone

Alessia Joy Malone

Myra Miller
Monday, March 14, 2022
Alessia Joy Malone passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 20. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Jamie Tyler officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.