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Chrystal Thevis

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Chrystal Thevis passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the age of 42. No Services have been planned at this time.

Joseph Nathanila Butler, 50, of 112 Key St., Grand Coteau, is wanted in connection with a drug bust in which $95,400 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office photo)

Grand Coteau man wanted in drug bust, $95,400 worth of suspected cocaine seized

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Joseph Nathaniel Butler , 50, of 112 Key St., Grand Coteau, is wanted in connection with a drug bust in which $95,400 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. The drug raid on a Key Street was made on Aug. 24 by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s detectives.

Danielle Marie Fontenot

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Danielle Marie Fontenot on August 18, 2025, in Eunice, Louisiana. Born on April 7, 1986, in Mamou, Danielle illuminated the lives of all who knew her with her vibrant spirit and endless creativity.

Gerald James LeJeune

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Gerald James LeJeune passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Arrangements are pending for Thursday, August 21, 2025. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Joshua Vasseur, 42, homeless, Eunice. Entry and remaining after forbidden.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 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. Monday, Aug. 18 There were 14 traffic stops from 12:04 a.m. until 11:52 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:25 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 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. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Deion Travione Stewart, 29, 1700 block of Yukon Street, Eunice.

Alberta Cecile Heinen Frey

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

For 93 years, Alberta Cecile Heinen Frey graced her family and friends with love and prayers, and on Monday, August 18, 2025, she passed away into Jesus’ loving arms. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

On Sunday, August 17, at approximately 3:27 a.m. Eunice Police responded to a stabbing incident at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street.

Early Sunday morning stabbing incident leaves one arrested

Myra Miller

Monday, August 18, 2025

On Sunday, August 17, at approximately 3:27 a.m. Eunice Police responded to a stabbing incident at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of South Beulah Street. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “Upon arrival, officers observed a female victim bleeding from her right arm.

On Saturday, August 16, at approximately 11:41 a.m., Eunice police responded to Acadian Medical Center in reference to a female shooting victim that was being treated in the emergency room.

Female subject shot after an altercation

Myra Miller

Monday, August 18, 2025

On Saturday, August 16, at approximately 11:41 a.m., Eunice police responded to Acadian Medical Center in reference to a female shooting victim that was being treated in the emergency room.