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St. Landry Parish principal named Louisiana Elementary Principal of the Year

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), in partnership with Dream Teachers, honored the state’s most outstanding educators at the 19th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala Saturday at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Rachael Clayton brought a “frame” of honeybees she recovered from a house in Gueydan when she spoke to the Rotary Club of Crowley recently about her experiences as Acadia Parish’s first 4-H Beekeeping Club sponsor. (Photo by Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal)

Beekeeping club established in Acadia Parish

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

By Steve Bandy Crowley Post-Signal Rachael Clayton has turned a hobby into a thriving business, and now she wants to spread her knowledge of that business with young people.

Charles Vidrine, administrator at Eunice Expansion, stands by the new sign at the former Eunice Elementary on Monday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Elementary transitions to new role as Eunice Expansion

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Eunice Elementary is now Eunice Expansion housing vocational career classes, HiSET/GED diploma opportunity classes, and alternative students. Charles Vidrine, administrator at Eunice Expansion, arrives here with 16 years of experience as principal at SLATS (St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 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, July 30 Terrejonae Shavon Broussard, 17, 1500 block of W. Elm Street, Eunice. Criminal damage to property (2 counts).

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, July 29 Daniel Sorcia, 24, 2000 block of West Magnolia, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 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, July 29 There was one traffic stop at 8:26 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:24 a.m.

Nellie “Faye” Francois Delafosse

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Nellie “Faye” Francois Delafosse passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 79. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, July 29, 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, July 29 Wesley Bass, 28, 800 block of Mark Road, Opelousas.

Jane Ellen McGee Ulery

Myra Miller

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Scottsdale, Arizona Jane Ellen McGee Ulery was a devoted and loving wife, godmother, aunt, sister, and cherished friend to many. She passed away following an unexpected medical event on August 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of grace, generosity, and spirited service. A proud graduate of St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, July 28 John Lejeune, 37, 1000 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Probation warrant.