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Lafayette man arrested in Church Point camper fire

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies have arrested a Lafayette man for setting fire to an occupied Church Point camper. Jacob Buckles, 45, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Shortly before 7 a.m. Aug.

The tiresome tale of Amanda Knox

The Amanda Knox story has always stuck in my craw. She and her narrative of persecution annoy me. Why am I writing about her now? Because Hulu has just come out with a series about the time she was convicted of murdering her roommate in 2007.

Make peace like sausage – in private

“Laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made.” That famous — and accurate — quip is a perfect way to describe the dirty political deals that are made in secret to produce so many important pieces of legislation.

Educator, businessman ‘T’ Clause dies at 89

Eunice lost a renaissance man with the death of Clifton “T” Clause, 89, on Aug. 22. Clause was an educator, businessman, sportsman and family man.

$4.6M parish debt ordinance introduced

The $4.6 million loan sought by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard was introduced at a special meeting Tuesday without discussion. Parish Council member Faltrey Jolivette became the sponsor for the ordinance expected to be on the Council’s regular Sept. 17 meeting agenda.

Linda Gailen Oliver Stelly

Linda Gailen Oliver Stelly passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow services with interment of her ashes at St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Tony Houle, 41, 500 block of College, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Tuesday, Aug. 26 There were eight traffic stops from 7:29 a.m. until 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Evan Domminick Polotzola, 33, 100 block of First Street, Krotz Springs. Aggravated second degree battery.

Mary Ann Fontenot

Mary Ann Fontenot passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gregory Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in St. Julien Cemetery.