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3rd annual Theology on the Prairie set The 3rd Annual Theology on the Prairie, sponsored by Acadiana Roots, a non-profit organization, will be held on Thursday evenings beginning Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments and at 6:05 p.m.

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, Oct. 1 Melissa Victoria Guy, 27, 9000 block of Eastover Boulevard, Denham Springs. Hold for Livingston Parish. Arrested by 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. Monday, Sept. 29 Jeremy Sanchez, 39, 200 block of North 11th, Eunice. Contempt of court. Kenneth Ware, 43, 100 block of Savoie Drive, Eunice. Contempt of court. Tuesday, Sept.

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, Sept. 30 There were 13 traffic stops from 7:27 a.m. until 12:57 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. Officer D.

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. Tuesday, Sept. 30 Justin Ryan Desormeaux, 30, 100 block of Baggys Camp Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, bench warrant (2 counts).

Eunice 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. Monday, Sept. 29 There was one traffic stop at 8:02 a.m. Officer C. Schexneider 8:14 a.m.

Alma Deshotel Tate

Alma Deshotel Tate, age 81, of Eunice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on September 8,1944, Alma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Kenneth Dale Cormier Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Dale Cormier Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on September 28, 2025, at the age of 76.

Deborah F. Norris

EUNICE–With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Deborah F. Norris, who passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette, surrounded by her beloved family. On Friday, October 3, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society will pray a Rosary at 10 a.

Warren “Paul” Leckelt

IOTA–With heavy hearts, the family of Warren “Paul” Leckelt announces his passing on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 67. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m.