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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 9 John Roland Taylor and Courtney Deshone Williams, both of Sunset. Friday, July 11 Sylvester Carter and Joanne Richard, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Tuesday, July 8 Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Jessica Rae Loyd, executory process. Wednesday, July 9 Misty Bourgeois et al vs CMM Structures Inc. et al, damages.

Imagination Camp at the Eunice Library

Nine children attended the Imagination Camp at the Eunice Public Library Thursday morning. Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian, conducted the morning event and activity, “Choose Your Own Adventure.” Donaldson read a story book, “What Would Danny Do?

Diocese honors Eunice woman

The Catholic Diocese of Lafayette announced its Champion of Life Award recipients includes Sharon Fontenot, of Eunice. Fontenot is a dedicated Catholic and lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Eunice.

What’s up with FEMA?

As a tropical weather system was approaching on Wednesday, St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard updated the Parish Council on possible changes to FEMA. President Donald Trump has proposed changes up to eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Bellard asks Council to OK $4.6M line of credit

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard gained approval from the Parish Council to seek a $4.6 million line of credit. The line of credit is to pay off last year’s loan and supplement the operating expenses this year, explained bond attorney Andrew Jarreau, of Foley & Judell, of Baton Rouge.

Jane Ellen McGee Roberts

Jane Ellen McGee Roberts passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 94. No Services have been planned at this time.

Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor

Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 88. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date for interment of her ashes in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.

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. Wednesday, July 16 There were seven traffic stops between 6:47 a.m. until 11:12 p.m. Officer A.

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. Thursday, July 17 Anna Marie Vidrine, 24, 1100 block of W. Ash Ave., Eunice.