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James Bollich, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, was honored with a car parade as he celebrated his 104th birthday on Friday. (Acadiana Advocate photos By Brad Bowie)

One of the last living WWII death march survivors, Bollich honored on 104th birthday

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

By Joel Thompson The Acadiana Advocate Clouds threatened rain Friday afternoon, but it didn’t stop friends, family, and Purple Heart veterans from honoring the 104th birthday of World War II veteran Jim Bollich of Lafayette.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 21, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Marorice Anderson, 39, 300 block of Wilson Drive, Eunice. Contempt of court. Thursday, Aug. 21 John Fontenot, 62, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 21, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 20 There were 13 traffic stops from 8:06 a.m. until 12:59 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Officer C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 21, 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, Aug. 21 Javonte Chavis, 23, 800 block of Patty Street, Opelousas. Home invasion, criminal damage to property (3 counts).

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Adult Educational Cultural Lecture series at library The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities will present Adult Educational Cultural Lecture Series at the Eunice Public Library on Sept. 16 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the lecture at 6 p.m. Dr.

Makayla Rae Lejeune

Church Point woman accused of rape of juvenile

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

ARRESTED: Makayla Rae Lejeune, 25 years old 855 Jessie B Road Church Point, LA 70525 CHARGES: 3 RD Degree Rape Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “Earlier this summer, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint involving improper conduct between an adult and a juvenile.

John "Steve" Vidrine

John “ Steve” Vidrine

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of John “ Steve” Vidrine announces his passing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Makeatllynn Benjamin, 22, 1700 block of West Peach, Eunice. Stalking. Jeffrey Thibodeaux, 40, 1500 block of St. Julien Road, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 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. Tuesday, Aug. 19 There were four traffic stops from 10:08 p.m. until 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Officer C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Dequincy Terrelle Mallet, 19, 6700 block of Highway 103, Washington.