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Braylon Dewight Rubin

Opelousas man charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

A 21-year-old Opelousas man, Braylon Dewight Rubin, of the 200 block of Percy Drive, is charged was charged Monday with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and pornography involving juveniles, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sherif Bobby Guidroz.

ICE agents reportedly detain 6 undocumented individuals

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

St Landry Parish Sheriff’s narcotics agents investigating a report of human smuggling and narcotics trafficking in the 200 block, of Raiders Road, near the Evangeline Parish line found seven Hispanic males at the residence. According to Maj. Mark LeBlanc, public information officer for the St.

The Acadia Parish School Board has adopted a new logo

Acadia Parish School Board adopts new logo

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Acadia Parish School Board has adopted a new logo Designed by Leigha Briolo of Midland High School, the artwork included a fleur-de-lis, a significant symbol in Louisiana, deeply rooted in the state’s French heritage; and an open book, symbolizing knowledge, education, enlightenment and the...

Preston Castille, left, president and CEO at Helix Community Schools, speaks at the St. Landry Parish School Board Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday about the opening of new school in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish’s new school points to the future

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

St. Landry Parish’s new public school, Helix A.I. And Medical Academy in Opelousas, will open with at least 400 students in August, according to Preston Castille, president and CEO at Helix Community Schools.

SLEMCO lineman Matt Reed used a hose to douse a house fire near Church Point on July 17. (Submitted photos)

SLEMCO lineman, neighbors save house from lightning fire

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

From SLEMCO Matt Reed, a SLEMCO lineman from Church Point, and Stephanie Stevens of Bristol were both heading home on Higginbotham Highway last Thursday afternoon when flames shooting from the chimney of a home they had both long admired, made them hit the brakes and step-up to save both the house...

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 23, 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 23 Christopher Esquivel, 18, 1000 block of Prudence Highway, Church Point. Aggravated assault with a firearm.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 23, 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 22 There were four traffic stops from 11:24 p.m. until 2:34 a.m., July 23. Officer D.

Leo Joseph Thevis

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Leo Joseph Thevis passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Leo IV Catholic Church with Father Mitch Guidry Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Leo Cemetery.

Lynn Horaist Venable

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Lynn Horaist Venable passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Renota Marie Lowther

Myra Miller

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Renota Marie Lowther passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 44. Arrangements are pending for Friday, July 25, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow services.