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Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander, welcomes the public Monday to the Memorial Day ceremony.

Memorial Day ceremony in Eunice

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Donnie Fontenot, commander of the VFW Post 8971, welcomes the public during a Memorial Day ceremony held Monday afternoon. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Veterans from the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 215 were part of the Memorial Day ceremony program held Monday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Remembering those who paid the sacrifice

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Memorial Day ceremony is held as a reminder to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, said VFW Post Commander 8971 Donnie Fontenot as he stood near the monument with those who died in service to the nation.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 27 Quentin Darby, 33, 700 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Violation of protective order. Ezel Jones, 26, 400 block of Mayers, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 28, 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, May 27 There were 16 traffic stops between the hours of 8:20 a.m. until 11:06 p.m. Officer D.

Roland "Red" Prudhomme

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial for Roland “Red” Prudhomme will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Father Hampton Davis will officiate at the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, May 23 Nicholas Vigee II, 19, 400 block of Rodney, Eunice. Nuisance animal. Brian Lopez, 42, 100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 27, 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. Friday, May 23 There were 10 traffic stops between the hours of 6:36 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Officer C.

Douglas Thorton

Two suspects wanted for armed robbery arrested and booked

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Douglas Charles Thorton, 19, of Baton Rouge, and Marlon Keith Brown, 18, of Alexandria, were arrested and booked into the St. Landry Parish Correctional Center on May 26 for armed robbery. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, they both turned themselves in without incident.

Richard Demetrio Alagad

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Richard Demetrio Alagad on May 26, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. He was just 46 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 27, 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. Saturday, May 24-Tuesday, May 27 David N. Robertson, 58, 1600 block of Linwood Loop, Opelousas.