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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, June 19 No arrests to report.

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Library is looking for volunteers Volunteers are needed to help build a Friends of the Library organization. Tony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, said the Friends organization will be the fundraising group for the library. An organizational meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.

Carla L. Manuel

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carla L. Manuel announces her passing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 63. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

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. Wednesday, June 18 Corey Christoval Neville, 36, 2300 block of Thomas Street, Tayler, TX. Hold for Orange County, Texas. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Port Barre man charged with 2nd-degree murder

A 23-year-old Port Barre man has been charged with second-degree murder and failure to render aid in the death of David Joachain, 54. Jared Eugene Wells, of the 100 block of Theo Avenue, is identified as the suspect. St.

Iota man charged with child rape

An Iota man has been charged with multiple counts of raping a child, and authorities are asking other possible victims to come forward, according to a report on KLFY.

Texas man faces domestic charge

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Texas man on multiple charges related to a domestic disturbance that occurred at 6:31 a.m. Sunday. Deputies determined that the suspect and victim had been residing together for several years.

L.A. riots bring out another show of doublespeak from the left

I have watched with bemusement as some Democrats have excused, justified or otherwise supported the so-called “peaceful protests” in Los Angeles and elsewhere around the country.

From ‘Rocket Man’ to ruins: Between the skies of Tehran and Tel Aviv

“It’s a little bit funny… the feeling inside.” I found myself humming Elton John’s “Your Song” as I watched the first videos of Israeli jets bombing the homes of the Islamic Republic’s top generals. Honestly, like many Iranians in exile, I felt a flicker of joy.

Falcon Rice Mill launches $6M upgrade

Falcon Rice Mill in Crowley has launched a $6 million renovation that will increase efficiency and add 16 jobs.