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Horace Trahan returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

Accordionist Horace Trahan leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. A songwriter and singer with diverse accordion skills, Trahan plays zydeco, Cajun, blues, country and more.

AirUltra, and Brites by AirUltra, were the topic discussed Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Speakers included Alex Morris, Rachael Fruge and Katie Richard. From left are Erika Fontenot, president of Rotary; Fruge, Morris, and Richard. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Internet, computer help offered

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

Brites by AirUltra provides families with access to technology that need it the most. Brites by AirUltra’s goal is to bridge the digital divide by providing access to technology for individuals and families who need it the most.

House Speaker Rep. Phillip DeVillier takes a moment of personal privilege on legislative Inauguration Day, Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

DeVillier cites ‘real momentum’ on industry, education, crime

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

By Christopher Cartwright The Advocate Echoing a speech given by Gov. Jeff Landry two weeks ago in Donaldsonville, Republican representatives portrayed Louisiana as a state with forward momentum in industry, education and crime reduction during a “legislative road show” Wednesday in Gonzales.

Parish BBQ festival loses money

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

A three-day barbecue festival held by the St. Landry Parish Government in June lost $6,660, according to a statement presented to the St. Landry Parish Council Administrative-Finance Committee on Wednesday.

School Board OKs budget with $4.9M deficit

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

The St. Landry Parish School Board passed a budget with a $4.9 million deficit, but Superintendent Milton Batiste said it is a work in progress. “We really have a lot of work to continue to do around the budget,” he said.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Sept. 5 David John Fontenot, 36, 1400 block of W. Grolee Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Sept. 4 Victor Jordan Sr., 41, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, September 5, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Sept. 4 There were 10 traffic stops from 10:12 a.m. until 10:50 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 2:07 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 4, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Sept. 4 Justin R. McQueary, 43, 100 block of Highland Drive, Natchitoches.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 4, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Sept. 3 Michael Brown, 36, 200 block of Hwy. 597, Oak Grove. Probation warrant.