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Crash in Acadia Parish leaves driver dead

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

A crash on La. 98 near Mamou Prairie Road in Acadia Parish shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday claimed the life of 42-year-old Jerry J. Menou of Iota. The initial investigation revealed Menou was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu onto La. 98 from a private driveway.

Acadia Parish Fire District 4 firefighters race to a house fire at 227 McManus Road on Sunday. The house of La. 13 south of Eunice was destroyed. Turn to Page 2 for the story and an additional photo. (Photo courtesy of Fire Chief Harral Johnson)

Fire destroys rural Eunice house

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

A fire destroyed a house at 227 McManus Road at 11:40 a.m. Sunday. The home, located in Acadia Parish off of La. 13 South of Eunice, was determined a total loss. The cause of the fire was ruled undetermined, and no injuries. The home owners were not home at the time of the fire.

Shirley Vigé Jr.

Auditor: City finances are healthy

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The city’ finances are healthy with a cash balance at the end of the audit year of about $900,000, said auditor Shirley Vigé Jr. at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.

St. Landry Parish School Board and Parish Council member met Monday at the School Board Resource Center in Opelousas to work on district lines with demographer Mike Hefner. The political lines are shifting after the census showed the parish lost population. From left, are Mary Ellen Donatto, Albert Hayes Jr., Coby Clavier and Jimmie Edwards. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board ponders its presidency

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS There are two views about who serves as St. Landry Parish School Board president. The policy, as explained by Courtney Joiner, legal counsel, is any Board member is eligible to be elected president or vice president.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 15 Melvin Troy Peters, 46, 400 block of N. Mallet Street, Eunice. Bench warrant, two counts. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cameron Janise, 22, 1200 block of Highway 741, Arnaudville.

Michael Guillory

Suspect pleads guilty in shooting death

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

A suspect in the shooting death of Bethany Walters pleaded guilty to negligent homicide on Monday, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. Pitre said Michael Guillory was charged with second-degree murder of Walters, who died of a gunshot wound on Jan.

Donna Bordelon Romine

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

IOTA–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Donna Bordelon Romine announces her passing on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Jennings American Legion Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 72.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 14 01:16 Caller advised of a suspicious vehicle parked in her front yard in the 300 block of West Ash and playing loud music.

Edmund Frey

Edmund "Blanc" Frey

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

EUNICE–For 95 years, Edmund “Blanc” Frey graced his family and friends and on December 14, 2021, Edmund passed away in the comfort of his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 14 Traven Eppes, 45, 300 block of W. Vine Street, Apt. D1, Washington. Carrying of firearm by convicted felon. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.