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Stolen semi-trailer truck.

Stolen semi-trailer truck.

Crowley Police seeks tips about theft of an 18-wheeler

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 11, 2025
The Crowley Police Department is investigating the theft of an 18-wheeler that occurred at South Crowley Truck Stop located at 9002 South Hwy. 13 on June 20 at about 12:30 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers released this video of a three suspects to a $4,500 scam a Dollar General Store in Sunset on June 21.

St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers released this video of a three suspects to a $4,500 scam a Dollar General Store in Sunset on June 21.

Suspect IDs sought in Dollar General $4,500 card scam

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 11, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers is asking for help in identifying three individuals who scammed $4,500 from a Dollar General. On June 23, deputies responded to a complaint from the manager of the Dollar General at 5661 La. 182 near Sunset.
The Rotary Club speaker Wednesday was Colie Plaster with Cleco. From left, are Tommy Hebert, Cleco government affairs manager; Erika Fontenot, Rotary Club president; Colie Plaster, Cleco communications representative; Willie Bergeron, Cleco governmental service representative; and Jacob Bergeron, Rotarian. Plaster was the guest of Bergeron. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The Rotary Club speaker Wednesday was Colie Plaster with Cleco. From left, are Tommy Hebert, Cleco government affairs manager; Erika Fontenot, Rotary Club president; Colie Plaster, Cleco communications representative; Willie Bergeron, Cleco governmental service representative; and Jacob Bergeron, Rotarian. Plaster was the guest of Bergeron. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Cleco speaker touts company’s impact

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Cleco is not just an electrical power provider, Cleco provides community services and believes in giving back to the community, according to Colie Plaster, a 9-month Cleco communications representative, who spoke Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

Parish sales tax collections drop

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Total St. Landry Parish sales tax collections were down 1.9% compared to last year as 2025 reached the halfway point, according statistics released Tuesday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard explains how $1.5 million in state funding will pay for the Eunice Community Health Center to relocate to a renovated portion of the former Moosa Hospital during a ceremony on Thursday. From left, are Timmy Lejeune, Parish Council member; Chad Andrepont, city alderman; Rep. Dustin Miller; Bellard; Chip Thibodeaux, hospital board chariman; Scott Fontenot, mayor; and Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member. Parish Council member Jimmie Edwards is behind Blanchard at

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard explains how $1.5 million in state funding will pay for the Eunice Community Health Center to relocate to a renovated portion of the former Moosa Hospital during a ceremony on Thursday. From left, are Timmy Lejeune, Parish Council member; Chad Andrepont, city alderman; Rep. Dustin Miller; Bellard; Chip Thibodeaux, hospital board chariman; Scott Fontenot, mayor; and Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member. Parish Council member Jimmie Edwards is behind Blanchard at

Health center funding celebrated

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 11, 2025
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced $1.5 million in state funding for the Eunice Community Health Center on Thursday. The ceremony held at the clinic entrance on Moosa Boulevard included city and parish elected officials and community members.
Adeline D. Frost Underhill

Adeline D. Frost Underhill

Adeline Dianna Frost Underhill

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Adeline Dianna Frost Underhill died peacefully on July 4, 2025 at the age of 83 after a brief illness.
James Christopher Wade Jr.

James Christopher Wade Jr.

James Christopher Wade, Jr.

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 10, 2025
James Christopher Wade, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 38. No Services have been planned at this time.

Gulf Coast Amtrak route to start on Aug. 18, cost $15 per trip

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Amtrak announced on it will start new, twice-daily service connecting Mobile, Ala., with New Orleans on Aug. 18 and cost $15 per ticket, one way. The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer four trips daily with stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis in Mississippi.
John "JC" Carroll LeDoux Sr.

John "JC" Carroll LeDoux Sr.

John "J.C." Carroll LeDoux, Sr.

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 10, 2025
John "J.C." Carroll LeDoux, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the age of 96. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Accordionist Randall Jackson. (Submitted photo)

Accordionist Randall Jackson. (Submitted photo)

Creole-speaking Texan returns to zydeco jam

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Zydeco and Creole accordion master Randall Jackson returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. Jackson is the 2014 winner of the Texas Big Squeeze Accordion Contest in the zydeco category.