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Church Point Mardi Gras Run is today

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 25, 2022
The Church Point Mardi Gras Run Main Street Parade is scheduled at about 2 p.m. Sunday. The Adult Courir de Mardi Gras begins with sign-up at 7 a.m. at the Saddle Tramp Riding Club, 1036 E. Ebey, Church Point. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m. All runners must be at least 16 years years old.

Gamblers place $40M in mobile sports bets

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 25, 2022
The first available report on mobile sports betting in Louisiana shows the online platform took in nearly $40.5 million in bets in the first four days, compared with nearly $50 million for a full month of retail betting.
A Taster’s Choice ticket attendee Jalynn Cotton is wanting to try boudin at T-Boy’s booth in which Eric Soileau serves her a piece and watching on is Cathy Soileau.

A Taster’s Choice ticket attendee Jalynn Cotton is wanting to try boudin at T-Boy’s booth in which Eric Soileau serves her a piece and watching on is Cathy Soileau.

Taster’s Choice is huge boost for health center

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 25, 2022
The 11th annual Eunice Community Health Center’s Taster’s Choice raised $35,000, according to Yancy Fontenot, the center’s executive director. The crowd was most likely the biggest crowd ever for the event.
St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins.

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins.

Student to teacher ratio may increase

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 25, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board will be called upon to decide on increasing the student to teacher ratio district wide at its meeting Thursday. The Board’s Executive Committee agreed to send the policy change to the full Board at a meeting on Feb. 21.
Vincent Simmons greets family, friends, supporters and a CBS national news crew as he leaves Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola Monday night. Simmons had served 44 years of a 100-year sentence after being convicted of two counts of attempted aggravated rape in 1977. In the hearing Monday, Judge Billy Bennett ordered a new trial, citing violations of Simmons’ constitutional rights in the original trial. District Attorney Charles Riddle said he will not prosecute Simmons, thus resulting in him being free

Vincent Simmons greets family, friends, supporters and a CBS national news crew as he leaves Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola Monday night. Simmons had served 44 years of a 100-year sentence after being convicted of two counts of attempted aggravated rape in 1977. In the hearing Monday, Judge Billy Bennett ordered a new trial, citing violations of Simmons’ constitutional rights in the original trial. District Attorney Charles Riddle said he will not prosecute Simmons, thus resulting in him being free

After 44 years in prison, Vincent Simmons is free

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 25, 2022
Shouts of “He is free” pealed like bells on Marksville’s Courthouse Square Monday afternoon as family and friends of Vincent Simmons walked out of the courthouse, celebrating the end of his 44-year journey to win his freedom.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, February 25, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 25 Phillip Jason Baudoin, 32, 100 block of Driftwood Drive, Lafayette. Unlawful use of state-issued identification to gain access to a gaming establishment or in conjunction with gaming activities.
Dion Devon Harris II

Dion Devon Harris II

California man charged with feticide, attempted second-degree murder

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, February 24, 2022
A California man is charged with second-degree feticide and attempted second-degree murder in the beating of a pregnant woman. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz identified the man charged as Dion Devon Harris II, 39, of th 5900 block of West Robinson Avenue, Fresno.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 24 Jalen Ljamole Leday, 25, 1400 block of Fern Street, Opelousas. Simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Shon Alick Jolivette, 43, 200 block of Joyce Street, Lafayette.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 23 Devin Paul Sonnier, 19, 600 block of Tina Street, Breaux Bridge. Probation warrant.