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Charles E. Anderson

Charles Eveart Anderson

Myra Miller

Friday, November 19, 2021

OTTO – Charles Eveart Anderson, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born in Carthage, TX, he was the son of the late Hubert and Leveda Mae Harmon Anderson.

Jacob Pender

Road rage suspect stopped on I-10

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, November 18, 2021

A 31-year-old man suspected of pointing a handgun at a vehicle on Interstate 10 was stopped by Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies on Interstate 10 on Tuesday. Sheriff K.P. Gibson said the victim who was traveling west bound was approached by a vehicle where the driver was irate.

According to a statewide sample of prices for the 36th annual American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey, Louisiana residents can expect to spend $11.31 less than the national average for a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people.

Despite inflation, Thanksgiving dinner cheaper in La. than U.S. average

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Bring your friends and family back home to Louisiana for Thanksgiving dinner this year, because it will be cheaper for them to enjoy turkey and all the trimmings here than the national average.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 18, 2021

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 17 Michael J. Guidry, 43, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 18, 2021

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 17 00:09 Subject on a bike, reported in a dumpster. 00:39 Worker from Mamou Police Department advised that they located a stolen gun on a traffic stop and in the possession of two adults and one juvenile.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 18, 2021

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 18 Brent James Lahaye, 41, 900 block of Jackson Lane, Melville. Violation of protective orders. Arrested by Melville Police. Tremaine Frelix, 46, 3300 block of Golden Drive, New Orleans.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Eunice Parade of Lights set Dec. 16 The Eunice Parade of Lights (Eunice Christmas Parade) is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. The route will begin at North 2nd St. near The Flower House and will conclude at Eunice Jr. High School. Every float, trailer will be decked with Christmas lights.

Virginia L. Clay

Virginia LeDoux Clay

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Virginia LeDoux Clay passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the age of 69. No Services have been planned.

Surveillance image of two people suspected of Cadillace Deville sedan in Crowley. (Photo released by Acadia Crime Stoppers)

Vehicle test drive turns into a theft

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

A man and woman turned a test drive of a 2004 Cadillac Deville sedan into a theft case. Crowley Police are the investigating the felony theft that occurred in the 19000 block of the Egan Highway on Nov. 5. A sales representative met with a male and female regarding interest in purchasing a vehicle.

A mother and son face numerous drug and gun charges after their residences were searched.

Mom, son busted on drug, gun charges

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

A mother and son face numerous drug and gun charges after their residences were searched. “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division has been receiving information of illegal drug sales and drug activity being conducted at locations in St. Landry Parish.