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Landry announces for district judge in 15th District

Michael H. Landry has announced his intention to seek election to the 15th Judicial District Court. The November election will fill the vacancy to be left by the retirement of Judge John Trahan. Landry is the son of the late J.W. Landry Jr. and Lois Landry.

Privat announces for district judge in 15th District

Acadia Parish attorney Scott Privat announced his candidacy for the soon-to-be-vacated 15th Judicial District C District Judge Division “A” seat at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. The primary election will be held on Nov. 3, with early voting from Oct. 20 to 27.

Aldermen condemn property

Property at 241 Julia Street was condemned by the Eunice Board of Aldermen at Tuesday’s monthly meeting. Ginny Moody, city clerk, said the vote on condemnation had been delayed from the Board’s December meeting because there was a potential buyer. But the buyer never materialized.

St. Landry Parish School system reports cyber threat

The St. Landry Parish School system released the following message at 12:45 p.m. today. As of 8 AM this morning, the St. Landry Parish School Board technology department became aware of a possible cyber threat.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 15 Joni Lynn Badeaux, 39, 300 block of Virginia Elizabeth Avenue, Port Barre. Theft of motor vehicle. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. James C. Hall, 44, 1000 block of West Cherry Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 14 06:26 Tools stolen out of truck in the 400 block of North 11th. 08:22 Plate stolen off car at Oil Express. 08:53 Knife found in parking lot at Pedestal Bank.

Rod Fontenot

MAMOU-Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou on Wednesday, January 15, for Rod Fontenot, 56, who passed away on January 12, 2019 in Mamou, LA. Bro. Wayne Holston will conduct the service. Burial will take place in the Ortego Cemetery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 13 08:08 Male standing at door of Whitney Bank yelling and does have some clothes off. 15:23 Old renter is harassing her at D&R. 15:38 Subject with gunshot wound at Acadian Medical Center.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 13 Hylisha Richard, 24, 300 block of Academy Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Justin Ray Manuel, 30, 1100 block of Necessity Loop, Eunice. Contempt of court.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 11 - 13 Trevor Bernard Dorsey, 27, 8200 block of West Bellfort Avenue, Houston, Texas. Unauthorized use of a movable, no driver’s license. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.