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Unrestrained motorist killed in head-on collision in St. Landry Parish

On Saturday, shortly after 2 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 358 near its intersection with Louisiana Highway 357. The crash claimed the life of 38-year-old Alex Chavis of Church Point.

News notes

Soccer registration is now open The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45. Registration continues until Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.

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. Friday, Aug. 1 Leon Boutte, 20, 500 block of S. Orange Street, Lafayette.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, July 31 Curtis Noel, 40, 1100 block of Irene St., Lafayette. Warrant.

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. Thursday, July 31 Officer C. Godeaux 10:04 a.m. Animal trouble in the 100 block of Aymond. 11:41 a.m.

Tavares Orlando Allen

Tavares Orlando Allen passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 49.

Willie “Daniel” Boone, III

Willie “Daniel” Boone, III passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 39. No Services have been planned at this time.

El Niño desert orchid: A unique hybrid that’s as tough as it is attractive

New woody ornamentals don’t come along as often as annual bedding plants. So when El Niño desert orchid hit the market, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg was excited to see the flowering shrub’s potential for Louisiana gardens. Something else about this new plant intrigued Stagg.

Vibrio vulnificus infections are on the rise in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to prevent infection from Vibrio vulnificus. The department is seeing a higher number of Vibrio vulnificus cases and deaths than are typically reported.

Drawdown for Henderson Lake begins Monday

By Sherry Douzat sdouzat@wlf.la.gov Continuing their long-standing collaboration to enhance the overall health of Henderson Lake, and based on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommendations, the St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St.