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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, July 30 Elsi Sanchez et al vs Angela M. Victorian et al, damages. Thursday, July 31 Capital One NA vs Wallace J. Matte, open account. Capital One NA vs Ambriana M. Savoy, open account. Capital One NA vs Danielle M.

Bottom watering container plants

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

Bottom watering house plants is a great watering technique where plants absorb water from the bottom up instead of being fed water from the top. It promotes stronger healthier roots by making them grow downward for their water source, which also helps to anchor the plant.

Damon Abdi, LSU AgCenter assistant professor of landscape horticulture, recommends using the three-cut method to remove tree branches. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter

Need to remove a tree branch? Follow these steps

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

If you find yourself needing to remove a tree branch, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. The wrong way can unnecessarily harm your tree — and even you! The right way gets rid of the problematic branch while keeping both you and the tree safe. So, where to begin?

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, August 8, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 7 Joshua Person, 44, 100 block of Allie Young Road, Eunice. Probation warrant. Patricia Edwards, 27, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, August 8, 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, Aug. 7 There were three traffic stops from 6:54 a.m. until 7:32 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:13 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 7, 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. 7 Jadeyn Jagneaux, 17, 100 block of N. Albert Street, Port Barre.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 6 Kodi Manuel, 30, Katy Lane, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 7, 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. 6 There were no traffic stops. 1:00 a.m. Medical call in the 800 block of East Maple.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Charlene Richard Mass set Monday The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the Mass will follow at 6 p.m. After Mass all are invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship.

Drivers should prepare for school zones, buses, and excited children

Researchers develop ‘living reefs’ to prevent land loss, promote marine life

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Right past the dock on Calcasieu Lake, Megan La Peyre stared at an ominous rain cloud she and her team were driving straight into. On this boat, La Peyre, an adjunct professor at the LSU AgCenter and unit leader of the U.S.